Window Blinds

Windows blinds are one of the major types of window covering. It is basically made up of multiple
horizontal or vertical slats of numerous types of hard materials such as polymer, metal, and wood. These
are held completely by cords and run through blind slats. Window blinds are used across residential and
commercial applications due to their significant advantages. It has the ability to control the amount of
sunlight entering the room as per our own requirements. It also facilitates filtering the UV rays and
ensures a sufficient amount of heat and light throughout the day. The window Blind segment held a
significant market share in 2020 and is projected to witness a steady growth rate due to the increasing
technological advancement in the product. Many vendors across Japan have come up with automated,
solar-powered, and remote-controlled window blinds, which is anticipated to propel the market growth
of Window Blinds during the forecast timespan.

Window Shutter

Window shutters are another type of window covering which usually comprised of a frame of vertical
stiles and horizontal rails. It can be deployed within commercial and residential areas for various
reasons, such as controlling the sunlight intensity and providing privacy and security. Further, it can also
be used to protect residential and commercial properties against intrusions and to improve the
aesthetics of a building. Interior and exterior shutters are used in buildings and independent houses,
which are public-facing and need privacy. Shutters can ensure a sufficient amount of sunlight by keeping
away prying eyes. Rising residential properties across Japan are expected to trigger windows shutter's
market growth over the forecast period.

Window Shades

Shades are another type of window covering. It typically consists of stiff cloth or any other hard
materials such as polymers that can be pulled down over a window as window covering. The most
significant advantage of the window shades is that they can offer the enhanced privacy and efficient
sunlight in residential and commercial buildings without compromising the style and decorations. It is
mainly used within Hotels & Restaurants, Office buildings, and high-end residential houses. The
emergence of technologically equipped and sensor-based motorized shades has impacted the demand
in the Japanese market positively. This high demand is further expected to propel the market growth in
the coming years.
Curtains and Drapes

The ‘curtains and drapes’ segment held the largest market share in 2020 and is projected to grow at the
fastest growth rate of 5.3% over the analysis period. Curtains and drapes are a convenient option for
window covering, widely popular among the average income consumer group. In pricing terms, curtains
and drapes covering can be done in the lowest price range. Hence, it is affordable for a wide range of
the Japanese population, propelling the region's product demand. Moreover, Rapid innovation in styles
and designs of the curtains and drapes has triggered the market demand for curtains and drapes across
the Japanese region. This increasing demand is further expected to boost the market growth over the
forecast timespan. Additionally, increasing preference for exchanging curtains and drapes with different
shades and styles of homes has encouraged the Japanese population to purchase it frequently,
propelling the market demand at a rapid pace.

Others

The Other window covering types consists of Swag, Sheers, valances, etc. The rapid growth in the end-
use sector, such as hotels and restaurants, and rising building construction across the region is expected
to boost the market demand for other window coverings over the years. This increasing demand is
further expected to fuel the Japanese market growth during the analysis period.

Curtain Rail Type

Rods

Rods are one of the significant types of rail types where curtains and drapes are hanged for effective
window coverings. There are many curtain rods type available in the market in which Single and double
curtain rods are widely popular. The increasing need for household decorations and the need for
enhanced privacy with efficient sunlight is expected to trigger the market growth in the Japan Market.
Rising demand for curtains and drapes is thus projected to bolster the market growth over the analysis
period.
Tracks

Tracks are also a household item generally made up of plastic, metals. It is also used for hanging the curtains for
windows coverings. Tracks uses a clip on gliders and can be almost totally out of sight once the curtains are shut.
Curtain Rods and Tracks perform the same function; however, tracks are more feasible than curtain rods and poles
and are fewer visible in windows coverings. Thus, the multiple designs are available in tracks to facilitate in
creating a complementary look to individuals households. Plastic tracks comes in length range of 100 cm, 125cm,
150cm, 175cm, 200cm, 225cm, 250cm, and 275cm while metal tracks come in length range of 1.2m-2.2m, 1.7m-
3m, 2.2m-3.8m. Wider adoption of curtain tracks over rods is expected to boost the market growth of curtain track
rail type over the coming years. Some of the important tracks that are used to hang curtains and drapes are listed
below.

Corded Tracks

Corded tracks do what their name suggests. It has a cord attached to its side by which we can open and close the curtains by pulling the cord.
There are various advantages of using corded tracks, such as protecting the curtains from constant handling and ease of use for windows that
have obstructions. Wider adoption of high-end tracks for hanging heavy to light curtains across end-use industries is expected to fuel the
market demand in Japan. The rising demand for corded tracks is further anticipated to boost the market growth over the analysis period.

Bay Window Tracks

Bay window tracks are another type of curtain track used to hang curtains and drapes. As named suggests, it is a curtain track used in a series of
windows forming a bay that protrudes outwards from the household. It comes in the category range of 2 sided bay tracks, 3 sided bay tracks, 4
sided, and 6 sided bay tracks.

Bay window gives an extraordinary look to the residential and commercial places thus, increasing the demand for bay tracks in Japan. Japan’s
tourism industry has witnessed a rapid rise over the few years. The hotels and restaurants industry in the region is also flourishing. Bay Window
is primarily used in high-end residential places and other commercial places like hotels, restaurants, and accommodations. The above
prominent factors are expected to create lucrative demand for bay windows treatment across the country. Higher demand for bay window
treatment further contributes towards the market growth in Japan.

Uncorded Tracks

Uncorded tracks, also referred to as hand-drawn tracks, are also a curtain track used for installing curtains in homes and offices. It does not
have any side-mounted cord to open and close the curtain by simply pulling it down. The uncorded curtain tracks are much easier to install and
operate. The rollers or glides of these tracks move freely as the curtain is opened or closed. The curtains hanged in this type of track can be
operated by either grabbing the curtain itself and pulling in upward and downward direction. The ease of installing and operating features of
the tracks is expected to fuel the market demand for uncorded tracks in the coming years.
Double Curtain Tracks

As the name suggests, it is a kind of curtain track on which one can hang two sets of curtains, forming a pair of curtains over windows. Double
curtain tracks empower individuals to hang two curtains in the same window, one is installed as the main curtain, and another can be used as
secondary and used on the rear side of the track. The front side curtain is being used as the main curtain, which opens and closes like a regular
curtain, while the back curtain rail can restrict the outside view to maintain privacy and allowing natural sunlight in the room. The double
curtain system also prevents carpets and furniture from fading as the sunlight entering the room is diffused to a certain extent. Thus, various
advantages of the double curtain tracks are expected to accelerate its demand in Japan Market. The rising demand is further projected to
trigger market growth over the analysis period.

Others

Other tracks includes Flexible Curtain Track, Extendable Curtain Track, Fixed Curtain Track, Ceiling Mounted Track, and Curtain Wire etc. Rising
need for enhanced privacy along with efficient sunlight and better home styling is expected to increase the market demand for these curtain
tracks over the time. The rising demand is thus expected to boster the market growth over the analysis period.

End-User

Residential

Rising demand for more stylish, decorative, and secure homes across japan is expected to trigger the
market growth of residential sector over the years. The trend of smart home in the region is also
expected to contribute towards the higher demand for technology assisted window treatments in the
region. High promotion of Sensor based smart window covering system by leading vendors is also
projected to propel the market demand for windows coverings in residential end use segment. Thus,
higher demand for windows covering is anticipated to fuel the residential segment growth over the
analysis period.

Commercial

The commercial segment is projected to grow at a highest CAGR over the forecast period. The
commercial segment includes Hotels & Restaurants, Hospitals, Academic Institutions, Office Buildings,
and others which include small clinics, laboratories, and libraries, etc.

The region's rising travel and tourism industry has led to an upsurge in the number of hotels and
restaurants in the region. Windows covering are essential for making these hotels and restaurants
luxurious. Rising hotels and restaurants in the region are thus projected to fuel the market demand for
windows coverings in the commercial sector. Moreover, Japan is a developed country, and the
individuals' luxury lifestyle is also positively impacting the market demand in commercial space.
Commercial offices in the region are also experiencing high demand for technology-based windows
blinds and shades that can be centrally operated by remote control. Rising innovation in the windows
covering market is also a major factor propelling the growth of windows coverings in commercial space.
Moreover, the recent Olympic Games held in Tokyo have also positively impacted the Japanese windows
covering the market in the commercial space and fueled the market demand at a rapid pace.
Furthermore, most of the vendors has shifted their focus towards East Asia and Japan windows covering
segment. The higher demand for windows covering in the commercial segment is thus expected to offer
lucrative opportunities in the coming years.