🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of knotted carpet: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported knotted carpet worth $54.6 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 207 countries for imports of this product. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of knotted carpet by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $54.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $52.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $52.8M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.8M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $38.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $46.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $42.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $38.8M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports knotted carpet from
Most of the value came from India (36%), China (19%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+83% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | $19.9M | 37% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $10.4M | 19% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $5.2M | 9.6% |
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | $5.0M | 9.2% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $3.3M | 6% |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | $1.8M | 3.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.3M | 2.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $942K | 1.7% |
Types of knotted carpet under HS 5701
| 5701.10 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of wool or fine animal hair, whether or not made up | 50% |
| 5701.90 | Carpets and other textile floor coverings: knotted, of textile materials (other than wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up | 50% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5701.
Average import price of knotted carpet
The average declared value was about $7.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $12.99, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports knotted carpet
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported knotted carpet worth $10.3 million (758 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), France (14%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+998% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.5M | 34% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $1.4M | 14% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 11% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $883K | 8.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $433K | 4.2% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $280K | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $263K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $247K | 2.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $236K | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $225K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, whether or not made up.
Knotted carpet trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of knotted carpet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported knotted carpet worth $54.6 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import knotted carpet from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were India (36%), China (19%), Turkey (10%).
What is the average import price of knotted carpet in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $12.99 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export knotted carpet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported knotted carpet worth $10.3 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, France, United Arab Emirates.
What is the HS code for knotted carpet?
Knotted carpet falls under HS heading 5701 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings; knotted, whether or not made up). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading knotted carpet with the United Kingdom?
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