The European market for Bioclimatic Pergolas is expanding steadily and will grow at 7,7% in quantity in 2018. In the next three years, it will continue to grow at an average yearly rate of 5,9%. Growth is manifesting in all countries as the product is relatively new whereas growth is a little bit lower in more mature markets, like France and Benelux. In aggregate, for all 7 countries under consideration, revenues have reached 218,2 million euros in 2018.
France, Benelux and Italy as biggest markets
Bioclimatic pergolas are quite sophisticated sun protection systems and have to be considered as an alternative to textile patio pergolas. First introduced in Benelux and France, they become quite popular in Italy in the last 2-3 years. These three are the biggest market as of 2018. In France the market will grow at 5,5%, while the Italian market will be still expanding by 7,7%. In all other countries, apart from Benelux, quantity will grow above 10% in 2018.
Higher prices in Benelux and in German-speaking areas
In terms of price segment, the seven markets are relatively differentiated. In Benelux, where the main premium brands dominate the market, average prices are higher and the premium segment (>800€ per square meter) covers 43,9% of all pergolas sold in 2018. Lowest average prices have been detected in France and Spain, whereas pergolas in the premium segment are above 40% in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Stand-alone pergolas as most popular solution
Stand-alone pergolas constitute slightly more than 50% of the whole market. Pergolas with side protection (against wind and rain) are expanding strongly, while those without side protection will fall below 25% in the next 3 years. Among the different types of side protection, Zip-Screens are the most popular. The three main competitors in Europe are Brustor, Pratic and Renson.
Source: InterConnection Consulting
