Tufted nylon carpet exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $143.3 million of tufted nylon carpet in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. That is 10% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $143.3M | 22.7K t |
| 2023 | $130.8M | 21.3K t |
| 2022 | $118.2M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $129.1M | 22.4K t |
| 2020 | $108.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $121.4M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $129.1M | 22.9K t |
| 2017 | $107.2M | 19.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports tufted nylon carpet to
The largest buyer markets were France (18%), Belgium (15%), Netherlands (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $25.1M | 18% |
| Belgium | $21.3M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $13.9M | 9.7% |
| Poland | $13.0M | 9.1% |
| Czech Republic | $10.3M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 5.6% |
| Ireland | $5.4M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $4.4M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.5M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.31 per kg, close to the world average of $5.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted nylon carpet imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of tufted nylon carpet by the United Kingdom reached $141.1 million in 2024 (29.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. The largest suppliers were Netherlands (38%), Belgium (18%), France (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $53.2M | 38% |
| Belgium | $24.8M | 18% |
| France | $11.2M | 7.9% |
| Austria | $8.7M | 6.2% |
| Denmark | $8.6M | 6.1% |
| Hungary | $8.2M | 5.8% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 2.9% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tufted nylon carpet exports (HS 5703.20): 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 5703.20: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of nylon or other polyamides, whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted nylon carpet exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported tufted nylon carpet worth $143.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 132 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted nylon carpet from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by Belgium (15%) and the Netherlands (10%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted nylon carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.31 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $5.41 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 nylon carpet from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $107.2 million in 2017 to $143.3 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $123.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import tufted nylon carpet?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $141.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the Netherlands, Belgium and France. That compares with exports of $143.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for tufted nylon carpet?
The HS code for tufted nylon carpet is subheading 5703.20. 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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