Tufted nylon carpet exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported tufted nylon carpet worth $279.6 million (42.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 132 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $535.2 million.
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 | $279.6M | 42.2K t |
| 2023 | $307.8M | 45.2K t |
| 2022 | $301.2M | 45.0K t |
| 2021 | $295.6M | 53.5K t |
| 2020 | $321.4M | 63.0K t |
| 2019 | $454.1M | 86.8K t |
| 2018 | $507.4M | 98.1K t |
| 2017 | $535.2M | 98.9K t |
Where the United States exports tufted nylon carpet to
Canada alone took 66% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $183.2M | 66% |
| Mexico | $44.9M | 16% |
| Australia | $5.6M | 2% |
| New Zealand | $4.3M | 1.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.5M | 1.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 0.7% |
| Peru | $1.9M | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.63 per kg, 23% above the world average of $5.41. 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.
Tufted nylon carpet imports to the United States
Imports of tufted nylon carpet by the United States reached $231.4 million in 2024 (39.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (33%), South Korea (26%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States exported tufted nylon carpet worth $279.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 132 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy tufted nylon carpet from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 66% of the value ($183.2 million), followed by Mexico (16%) and Australia (2%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average export price of tufted nylon carpet per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.63 per kg in 2024, 23% 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 States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $535.2 million in 2017 to $279.6 million in 2024, a fall of 48%. The peak was 2017 at $535.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $375.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import tufted nylon carpet?
Yes. The United States imported $231.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, South Korea and the Netherlands. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.3 million a 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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