Moderate Rise in Poland's Woven Carpet Imports, Reaching $125M in 2023

Poland Woven Carpet Imports

In 2023, approx. 18M square meters of woven carpets and other woven textile coverings were imported into Poland; increasing by 5.9% on the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -0.5% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 182% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 18M square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, woven carpet imports expanded notably to $125M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by -3.2% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 183% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $129M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

the Netherlands (6.3M square meters), Turkey (5.2M square meters) and Austria (1.3M square meters) were the main suppliers of woven carpet imports to Poland, with a combined 73% share of total imports. India, Germany, Belgium and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of +16.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest woven carpet suppliers to Poland were Turkey ($37M), the Netherlands ($31M) and Germany ($15M), together accounting for 67% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +16.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports by Type

Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 (6.6M square meters), carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 (5M square meters) and carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 (3M square meters) were the main products of woven carpet imports to Poland, together accounting for 83% of total imports. Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, of coconut fibres (coir), carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including "kelem", "schumacks", "karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 and carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 17%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including "kelem", "schumacks", "karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs (with a CAGR of +20.3%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, woven carpets and other woven textile coverings with the largest imports in Poland were carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 ($51M), carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 ($39M) and carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), not of pile construction, not made up, n.e.c. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 ($11M), together comprising 81% of total imports. Carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made or wool or fine animal hair, not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of man-made textile materials, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, (not of pile construction), made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of wool or fine animal hair, of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, including "kelem", "schumacks", "karamanie" and similar hand-woven rugs, carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), whether or not made up, of coconut fibres (coir) and carpets and other textile floor coverings; woven, (not tufted or flocked), of textile materials (other than man-made, wool or fine animal hair), of pile construction, not made up, n.e.s. in item no. 5702.10 or 5702.20 lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the woven carpet price amounted to $7.1 per square meter (CIF, Poland), leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22%. The import price peaked at $7.6 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($14 per square meter), while the price for the Netherlands ($5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform