Tufted synthetic carpet imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tufted synthetic carpet by the United Kingdom reached $442.3 million in 2024 (162.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $624.0 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 | $442.3M | 162.2K t |
| 2023 | $496.7M | 173.4K t |
| 2022 | $541.5M | 176.5K t |
| 2021 | $624.0M | 199.3K t |
| 2020 | $469.6M | 164.6K t |
| 2019 | $538.1M | 189.6K t |
| 2018 | $550.0M | 196.3K t |
| 2017 | $544.4M | 200.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tufted synthetic carpet from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (36%), Turkey (27%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+30% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $161.2M | 36% |
| Turkey | $118.9M | 27% |
| Belgium | $81.3M | 18% |
| Vietnam | $21.9M | 4.9% |
| China | $16.3M | 3.7% |
| Denmark | $10.7M | 2.4% |
| France | $9.4M | 2.1% |
| India | $8.5M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $2.2M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tufted synthetic carpet exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of tufted synthetic carpet by the United Kingdom reached $14.1 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Ireland (31%), Belgium (25%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+296% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.3M | 31% |
| Belgium | $3.5M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $506K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $448K | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $339K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $232K | 1.6% |
| Australia | $202K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $200K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $193K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom tufted synthetic carpet imports (HS 5703.30): 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 5703.30: Carpets and other textile floor coverings: tufted, of man-made textile materials (other than polyamides), whether or not made up.
Common questions
What is the value of tufted synthetic carpet imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tufted synthetic carpet worth $442.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 162.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 12% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tufted synthetic carpet to the United Kingdom?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($161.2 million), followed by Turkey (27%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 30% on the year.
What is the average import price of tufted synthetic carpet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.73 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.95 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 synthetic carpet to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $544.4 million in 2017 to $442.3 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2021 at $624.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $525.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export tufted synthetic carpet?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $14.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $428.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tufted synthetic carpet?
The HS code for tufted synthetic carpet is subheading 5703.30. 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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