Which Country Exports the Most Woven Carpets in the World?

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In 2016, the global imports of woven carpet amounted to 1M tonnes, going up by 6% against the previous year level. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2007 to 2016- however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when imports increased by 14% year-to-year. Global woven carpet import peaked in 2016, and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, woven carpet imports amounted to $4B in 2016. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2007 to 2016- however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations in certain years. Over the period under review, global woven carpet imports reached its maximum level of $4.2B in 2014- however, from 2015 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Top Woven Carpet Importing Countries in the World

1. USA (1,153.4 million USD)

2. Germany (303.0 million USD)

3. Saudi Arabia (261.0 million USD)

4. United Kingdom (181.7 million USD)

5. Japan (154.5 million USD)

6. France (120.2 million USD)

7. Austria (102.6 million USD)

8. Australia (93.2 million USD)

9. Poland (90.5 million USD)

10. Iraq (89.7 million USD)

11. United Arab Emirates (81.5 million USD)

12. Iran (49.9 million USD)

Woven Carpet Imports By Country

In 2016, the U.S. (231K tonnes), distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (123K tonnes), and Germany (71K tonnes) represented the main importers of woven carpet, together constituting 42% of total imports. The UK (40K tonnes), Iraq (35K tonnes), United Arab Emirates (29K tonnes), Poland (28K tonnes), Australia (27K tonnes), France (26K tonnes), Japan (24K tonnes), Austria (21K tonnes), and Iran (16K tonnes) took the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of woven carpet imports, among the main importing countries, was attained by Iraq (nan% per year), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the U.S. ($1.2B) constitutes the largest market for imported woven carpet worldwide, making up 28% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($303M), with the share of 7% of global imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with the share of 6%.

From 2007 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value of woven carpet imports in the U.S. stood at +4.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+3.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+12.6% per year).

Woven Carpet Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for woven carpet amounted to $3,985 per tonne, descending by -3.4% against the previous year. Overall, woven carpet import price continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011, when import increased by 3% against the previous year level. Global woven carpet import peaked of $4,732 per tonne in 2013- however, from 2014 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by country of destination. the country with the highest import prices was Japan ($6,454 per tonne), while Saudi Arabia ($2,128 per tonne) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of woven carpet import prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.0% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code 5702 - Carpets and other textile floor coverings- woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including kelem, schumacks, karamanie and similar hand-woven rugs.

Source: World: Carpets And Other Textile Floor Coverings - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2026