Tufted carpet exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $608.9 million of tufted carpet in 2024 (231.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 179 countries. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $608.9M | 231.1K t |
| 2023 | $534.7M | 199.8K t |
| 2022 | $460.4M | 172.2K t |
| 2021 | $471.6M | 173.3K t |
| 2020 | $351.1M | 152.0K t |
| 2019 | $362.9M | 142.5K t |
| 2018 | $323.6M | 124.8K t |
| 2017 | $291.4M | 106.1K t |
Where Turkey exports tufted carpet to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (21%), Iraq (18%), United States (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $125.9M | 21% |
| Iraq | $110.3M | 18% |
| United States | $87.3M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $63.7M | 11% |
| Libya | $21.9M | 3.6% |
| Mauritania | $14.2M | 2.3% |
| Kuwait | $12.6M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 2% |
| Romania | $11.7M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $9.5M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 5703
| 5703.30 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up | 83% |
| 5703.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 7.5% |
| 5703.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up | 7.2% |
| 5703.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5703.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.63 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.95, 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.
Tufted carpet imports to Turkey
Imports of tufted carpet by Turkey reached $41.8 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (50%), China (11%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 50% |
| China | $4.7M | 11% |
| Belgium | $4.1M | 9.7% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 8% |
| India | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| Germany | $744K | 1.8% |
| France | $715K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $670K | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | $610K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $571K | 1.4% |
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 5703: Carpets and other textile floor coverings (including turf); tufted, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tufted carpet worth $608.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 231.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 179 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted carpet from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($125.9 million), followed by Iraq (18%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 171 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.63 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.95 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 tufted carpet from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $291.4 million in 2017 to $608.9 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tufted carpet?
Yes. Turkey imported $41.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, China and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $567.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet?
The HS code for tufted carpet is heading 5703. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 5703.30 (83% of the value) and 5703.90 (7%). It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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