Tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) by the United Kingdom reached $31.9 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 26% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $28.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2021 | $26.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2020 | $26.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $26.1M | 5.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.62 per kg, close to the world average of $4.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.3 million of tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) in 2024 (909 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Belgium (25%), Ireland (23%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.8M | 25% |
| Ireland | $1.6M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $743K | 10% |
| France | $408K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $255K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $251K | 3.4% |
| Malaysia | $200K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $195K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $194K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $183K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) imports (HS 5703.90): 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 5703.90: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) worth $31.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) to the United Kingdom?
India was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($18.3 million), followed by China (13%) and Turkey (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.62 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $4.71 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 carpet (natural, non-wool) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.1 million in 2017 to $31.9 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tufted carpet (natural, non-wool)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted carpet (natural, non-wool)?
The HS code for tufted carpet (natural, non-wool) is subheading 5703.90. 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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