United Arab Emirates: Carpet Market 2025

Carpet Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The carpet market in the United Arab Emirates fell dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Carpet Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, carpet production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Carpet Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X square meters, picking up by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, carpet exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X square meters) was the main destination for carpet exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, carpet exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for carpets and other textile floor coverings exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and New Zealand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average carpet export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to the United States ($X per square meter) and Oman ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per square meter) and New Zealand ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Carpet Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of carpets and other textile floor coverings decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, carpet imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X square meters), China (X square meters) and India (X square meters) were the main suppliers of carpet imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. Egypt, Belgium, Iran, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), India ($X) and China ($X) were the largest carpet suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, Iran, Belgium, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average carpet import price amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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