Iran: Tufted Carpet Market 2025

Tufted Carpet Market Size in Iran

The Iranian tufted carpet market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Tufted Carpet Production in Iran

In value terms, tufted carpet production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Tufted carpet production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Tufted Carpet Exports

Exports from Iran

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings decreased by -17.8% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 831%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, tufted carpet exports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 478% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X square meters) was the main destination for tufted carpet exports from Iran, with a 41% share of total exports. Moreover, tufted carpet exports to Afghanistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X square meters), fivefold. Qatar (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Afghanistan stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+14.1% per year) and Qatar (+54.4% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings exports from Iran, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 5.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 5.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Afghanistan stood at +29.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+4.6% per year) and Qatar (+40.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average tufted carpet export price amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 20%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+10.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Tufted Carpet Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, approx. X square meters of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings were imported into Iran; surging by 4.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 452%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, tufted carpet imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 212%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of tufted carpet to Iran, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, tufted carpet imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X square meters), sevenfold. Oman (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+26.7% per year) and Oman (+10.9% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of tufted carpets and other tufted textile floor coverings to Iran, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey amounted to -9.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+20.6% per year) and China (-24.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average tufted carpet import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of -11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Oman ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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