Woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) worth $7.0 million (324 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value fell 58% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $20.5 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 | $7.0M | 325 t |
| 2023 | $16.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 10.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 544 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) from
The largest suppliers were India (31%), Switzerland (30%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+338% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 31% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $536K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $284K | 4% |
| Belgium | $263K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $105K | 1.5% |
| United States | $65K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $62K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $58K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.67 per kg, 49% above the world average of $14.58. 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.
Woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) exports from the United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million of woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) in 2024 (586 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kuwait (42%), China (26%), Qatar (18%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $724K | 42% |
| China | $456K | 27% |
| Qatar | $310K | 18% |
| Lebanon | $81K | 4.7% |
| India | $51K | 3% |
| United States | $23K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.7% |
| Cyprus | $11K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.5% |
| France | $8K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) imports (HS 5702.31): 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 5702.31: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20.
Common questions
What is the value of woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) to the United Arab Emirates?
India was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Switzerland (30%) and Germany (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 338% on the year.
What is the average import price of woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.67 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $14.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 28%. The peak was 2018 at $20.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export woven pile carpet, wool (unmade)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, China and Qatar. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for woven pile carpet, wool (unmade)?
The HS code for woven pile carpet, wool (unmade) is subheading 5702.31. It sits in HS chapter 57 (carpets and other textile floor coverings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5702 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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