🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of felt carpet: 2024 trade data
Imports of felt carpet by the United Arab Emirates reached $10.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of felt carpet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $13.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 3.6K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports felt carpet from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $5.7M | 54% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.1M | 39% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $178K | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $123K | 1.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $102K | 1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $96K | 0.9% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $54K | 0.5% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $37K | 0.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $21K | 0.2% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $14K | 0.1% |
Types of felt carpet under HS 5704
| 5704.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), in the piece, whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area… | 99% |
| 5704.10 | Textile floor coverings: felt tiles, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area of 0.3m2 | 0.8% |
| 5704.20 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, having a maximum surface area exceeding 0.3 m2… | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5704.
Average import price of felt carpet
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.34, 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports felt carpet
The United Arab Emirates exported $9.0 million of felt carpet in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Saudi Arabia accounted for 73% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $6.6M | 73% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.4M | 15% |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | $478K | 5.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $175K | 1.9% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $166K | 1.8% |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | $76K | 0.9% |
| 🇨🇫 Central African Republic | $48K | 0.5% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $31K | 0.4% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $31K | 0.3% |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | $24K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 5704: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up.
Felt carpet trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of felt carpet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported felt carpet worth $10.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import felt carpet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (54%), Italy (39%), Thailand (2%).
What is the average import price of felt carpet in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.34 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export felt carpet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported felt carpet worth $9.0 million in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, United States, Egypt.
What is the HS code for felt carpet?
Felt carpet falls under HS heading 5704 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; of felt, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading felt carpet with the United Arab Emirates?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX builds the United Arab Emirates trade from the records of its trading partners, updated weekly, so you can see who ships this product there.
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