Tufted wool carpet imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted wool carpet by the United Arab Emirates reached $17.0 million in 2024 (872 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 194 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $26.2 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 | $17.0M | 872 t |
| 2023 | $26.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $21.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tufted wool carpet from
Most of the value came from India (40%), China (25%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $6.8M | 40% |
| China | $4.2M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 7.6% |
| Thailand | $1.2M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $768K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $634K | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $460K | 2.7% |
| France | $381K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $304K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $218K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.48 per kg, 47% above the world average of $13.21. 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 wool carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tufted wool carpet worth $4.2 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. New Zealand alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, New Zealand grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $3.8M | 92% |
| Uganda | $95K | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $43K | 1% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $19K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates tufted wool carpet imports (HS 5703.10): 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 5703.10: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted wool carpet imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tufted wool carpet worth $17.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 872 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 194 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted wool carpet to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (25%) and the Netherlands (8%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted wool carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.48 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $13.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tufted wool carpet to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $17.0 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $26.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tufted wool carpet?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $4.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to New Zealand, Uganda and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted wool carpet?
The HS code for tufted wool carpet is subheading 5703.10. 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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