Austria: Carpet Market Overview 2021

Carpet Market Size in Austria

In 2019, the Austrian carpet market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Production in Austria

In value terms, carpet production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Exports

Exports from Austria

For the fourth consecutive year, Austria recorded growth in overseas shipments of carpets and other textile floor coverings, which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, total exports indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, carpet exports reached $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main destinations of carpet exports from Austria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Mexico ($X) were the largest markets for carpet exported from Austria worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Mexico (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average carpet export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mexico, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Carpet Imports

Imports into Austria

For the third year in a row, Austria recorded decline in overseas purchases of carpets and other textile floor coverings, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, carpet imports reduced modestly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tonnes), India (X tonnes) and Turkey (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of carpet imports to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. China, the Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, Egypt, Poland, Romania, Bangladesh and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Bangladesh, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), India ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest carpet suppliers to Austria, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Turkey, the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Egypt, the UK and Bangladesh, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average carpet import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per tonne), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for carpets and other textile floor coverings in the world?

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China (1M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of carpet consumption, accounting for 22% of total volume. Moreover, carpet consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (473K tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (422K tonnes), with a 9.1% share.

What are the largest producers of carpets and other textile floor coverings in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of carpet production in 2019 were China (1.4M tonnes), Turkey (795K tonnes) and India (528K tonnes), together comprising 57% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of carpets and other textile floor coverings to Austria?

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In value terms, the largest carpet suppliers to Austria were Germany ($38M), India ($20M) and Belgium ($11M), with a combined 50% share of total imports. China, Turkey, the Netherlands, Romania, Poland, Slovakia, Egypt, the UK and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

What are the leading importers of carpets and other textile floor coverings from Austria?

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In value terms, Germany ($37M), the U.S. ($21M) and Mexico ($19M) appeared to be the largest markets for carpet exported from Austria worldwide, together accounting for 59% of total exports.

What is the average export price for carpets and other textile floor coverings in Austria?

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In 2019, the average carpet export price amounted to $11,318 per tonne, approximately mirroring the previous year.

What is the average import price for carpets and other textile floor coverings in Austria?

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In 2019, the average carpet import price amounted to $14,360 per tonne, rising by 3.7% against the previous year.