Knotted wool carpet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knotted wool carpet by the United Arab Emirates reached $9.9 million in 2024 (186 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 192 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $39.5 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 | $9.9M | 186 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 840 t |
| 2022 | $14.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 841 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 487 t |
| 2018 | $19.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $39.5M | 617 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports knotted wool carpet from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Italy (15%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.7M | 38% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 11% |
| China | $1.0M | 10% |
| Germany | $999K | 10% |
| Latvia | $497K | 5% |
| Pakistan | $335K | 3.4% |
| United States | $183K | 1.8% |
| Morocco | $126K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $121K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $53.28 per kg, 148% above the world average of $21.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Knotted wool carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million of knotted wool carpet in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (35%), Australia (33%), Kenya (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+235% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 36% |
| Australia | $1.0M | 33% |
| Kenya | $557K | 18% |
| United States | $159K | 5.1% |
| Canada | $82K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $54K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $29K | 0.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $21K | 0.7% |
| France | $17K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported knotted wool carpet worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 186 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 192 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply knotted wool carpet to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (15%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of knotted wool carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $53.28 per kg in 2024, 148% above the world average of $21.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of knotted wool carpet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.5 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2017 at $39.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export knotted wool carpet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Australia and Kenya. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 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?
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