Knotted carpet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $71.9 million of knotted carpet in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 161 countries. Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71.9M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $65.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $60.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $37.8M | 8.2K t |
| 2019 | $58.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $50.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2017 | $52.5M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey exports knotted carpet to
The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Japan (22%), United Kingdom (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+169% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.4M | 41% |
| Japan | $16.1M | 22% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 7.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.7M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 1.8% |
| Austria | $993K | 1.4% |
| Ireland | $923K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $897K | 1.3% |
| Belarus | $795K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 5701
| 5701.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 59% |
| 5701.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 41% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5701.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.48 per kg, close to the world average of $12.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knotted carpet imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported knotted carpet worth $11.8 million (931 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (27%), Pakistan (23%), Afghanistan (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.2M | 27% |
| Pakistan | $2.7M | 23% |
| Afghanistan | $2.7M | 23% |
| China | $1.5M | 13% |
| United States | $486K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $251K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $224K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $152K | 1.3% |
| Iran | $130K | 1.1% |
| Nepal | $101K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of knotted carpet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported knotted carpet worth $71.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 161 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy knotted carpet from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 41% of the value ($29.4 million), followed by Japan (22%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 157 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 169% on the year.
What is the average export price of knotted carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $10.48 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $12.99 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of knotted carpet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $52.5 million in 2017 to $71.9 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import knotted carpet?
Yes. Turkey imported $11.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $60.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for knotted carpet?
The HS code for knotted carpet is heading 5701. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5701.10 (59% of the value) and 5701.90 (41%). 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?
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