Tufted nylon carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
The United Arab Emirates exported $31.6 million of tufted nylon carpet in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 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 | $31.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $34.0M | 7.2K t |
| 2020 | $27.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $28.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $21.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 3.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports tufted nylon carpet to
One buyer market dominates: New Zealand accounted for 51% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $16.0M | 51% |
| Australia | $8.3M | 26% |
| India | $4.0M | 13% |
| United States | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $145K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $141K | 0.5% |
| Kuwait | $137K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $72K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.50 per kg, 20% above the world average of $5.41. 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.
Tufted nylon carpet imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of tufted nylon carpet by the United Arab Emirates reached $30.1 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (19%), Netherlands (16%), Belgium (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 19% |
| Netherlands | $4.8M | 16% |
| Belgium | $4.2M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $3.5M | 12% |
| Denmark | $3.2M | 11% |
| United States | $2.6M | 8.5% |
| India | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $809K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $642K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tufted nylon carpet exports (HS 5703.20): 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 5703.20: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted nylon carpet exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported tufted nylon carpet worth $31.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 132 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted nylon carpet from the United Arab Emirates?
New Zealand was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Australia (26%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 52 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tufted nylon carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tufted nylon carpet from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $31.6 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2023 at $38.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $29.0 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import tufted nylon carpet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $30.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the Netherlands and Belgium. That compares with exports of $31.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tufted nylon carpet?
The HS code for tufted nylon carpet is subheading 5703.20. 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?
For the United Arab Emirates, 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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