Tufted synthetic carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tufted synthetic carpet worth $71.0 million (26.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 147 countries. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $71.0M | 26.5K t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $63.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2021 | $83.0M | 31.7K t |
| 2020 | $71.5M | 29.8K t |
| 2019 | $74.9M | 32.3K t |
| 2018 | $75.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 12.5K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates exports tufted synthetic carpet to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (30%), United States (21%), Australia (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+336% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $21.4M | 30% |
| United States | $14.6M | 21% |
| Australia | $11.3M | 16% |
| India | $6.6M | 9.3% |
| Kuwait | $4.4M | 6.1% |
| Qatar | $3.3M | 4.7% |
| New Zealand | $2.3M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Bahrain | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $885K | 1.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.67 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted synthetic carpet imports to the United Arab Emirates
Imports of tufted synthetic carpet by the United Arab Emirates reached $43.4 million in 2024 (23.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.5M | 68% |
| India | $5.2M | 12% |
| Turkey | $5.0M | 12% |
| Belgium | $974K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $591K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $448K | 1% |
| United States | $431K | 1% |
| Spain | $223K | 0.5% |
| South Korea | $200K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $191K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tufted synthetic carpet exports (HS 5703.30): 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 5703.30: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted synthetic carpet exported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates exported tufted synthetic carpet worth $71.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 147 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted synthetic carpet from the United Arab Emirates?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by the United States (21%) and Australia (16%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 57 buyer countries in total. Qatar grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted synthetic carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.67 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $2.95 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 synthetic carpet from the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Exports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $71.0 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2021 at $83.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $66.2 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also import tufted synthetic carpet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates imported $43.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, India and Turkey. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net exporter of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted synthetic carpet?
The HS code for tufted synthetic carpet is subheading 5703.30. 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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