Knotted wool carpet imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knotted wool carpet by Saudi Arabia reached $3.7 million in 2024 (596 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 172 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 75 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 99 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports knotted wool carpet from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), India (18%), Nepal (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 39% |
| India | $678K | 18% |
| Nepal | $307K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $286K | 7.8% |
| Thailand | $271K | 7.3% |
| Pakistan | $181K | 4.9% |
| France | $126K | 3.4% |
| Turkey | $109K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $35K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $32K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.20 per kg, 71% below the world average of $21.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knotted wool carpet exports from Saudi Arabia
Exports of knotted wool carpet by Saudi Arabia reached $264 thousand in 2024 (73 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Turkey (27%), Indonesia (13%), Oman (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+843% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $72K | 27% |
| Indonesia | $34K | 13% |
| Oman | $27K | 10% |
| Kuwait | $24K | 9.1% |
| Singapore | $19K | 7.1% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 7% |
| China | $16K | 5.9% |
| Sudan | $15K | 5.5% |
| Jordan | $14K | 5.2% |
| United States | $11K | 4.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia knotted wool carpet imports (HS 5701.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 5701.10: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted wool carpet imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported knotted wool carpet worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 192 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted wool carpet to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (18%) and Nepal (8%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 273% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted wool carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.20 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $21.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knotted wool carpet to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export knotted wool carpet?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $264 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkey, Indonesia and Oman. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for knotted wool carpet?
The HS code for knotted wool carpet is subheading 5701.10. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Saudi Arabia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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