Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

63039910/90, 63049990,
63061930
39189090 & 39219010 Blind Fabric* 9380 sq m ~ Rs 0.5 crore
Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis
* Blind covers under the HS code of 39269099 have been excluded here
Around 41% of the imports (included under HS Code 63) take place from China. The imports under
the HS code 70 are from France, which has a share of around 20%. Around 15% of blinds are
imported from Taiwan under the HS codes 54, 59 & 63. Other main countries from where blinds are
imported are Spain, Germany, USA and Australia. In addition to this, coated fabric for making blinds
is also imported.
Blinds from India are also exported to countries like Netherlands, UK, Germany, Italy, Ghana,
Senegal, France, Singapore etc. The estimated export figures for Blinds are as given below:-
HS Code Description
36253000 Blinds
63031100, 63039100, 63039990,
63049190/290, 63049990, 63061920,
63071090, 63072010, 63079020/90
Blinds*
Exports Exports
Quantity (in Rs crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
Approx. 3600
sq.m.
~ Rs 0.8 crore
Approx 44500
sq m
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* These blinds are mainly of silk, cotton & polyester
~ Rs 3 crore
Over 20% of exports take place to France and Maldives each. Ghana had around 16% of share in
exports while Norway has half of it around 8%. Rest major countries to which blinds are being
exported include USA, Austria, Germany, Sweden and Netherlands. These exports are estimated to be
Rs 4.6 crore for the year 2012-13.
Raw materials
The fabric louvers are mostly woven on handlooms or power looms from polyester, viscose, cotton,
acrylic and blended yarns. There are also other varieties including glass fibre fabrics, black-outs,
Jacquards, etc. The fabric used in roller blinds is made of either 100 % polyester or polyester-viscose
blend. In a few cases special fabrics for blackouts or acoustic performance are also used.
Different types of coatings are done on the fabric for blinds to make it water resistant, dust repellent
or stain free. Coating is done on one side (facing the sun for reflecting the light) or both the sides of
the fabric. The coating is also done to prevent the fading of colour due to excess exposure to sunlight.