United Kingdom: Travelling Wool Rug Market 2025

Travelling Wool Rug Market Size in the UK

The UK travelling wool rug market declined dramatically to $X in 2022, shrinking by -41.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Travelling Wool Rug Production in the UK

In value terms, travelling wool rug production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 30% against the previous year. Travelling wool rug production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Travelling Wool Rug Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, approx. X units of blankets and travelling rugs of wool were exported from the UK; which is down by -17.9% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, travelling wool rug exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X units) was the main destination for travelling wool rug exports from the UK, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, travelling wool rug exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ireland (X units), twofold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ireland (+6.0% per year) and the United States (+2.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for blankets and travelling rugs of wool exports from the UK, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +17.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+12.0% per year) and Italy (+28.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average travelling wool rug export price amounted to $X per unit, surging by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Ireland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Travelling Wool Rug Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, approx. X units of blankets and travelling rugs of wool were imported into the UK; dropping by -50% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, travelling wool rug imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X units), India (X units) and Ireland (X units) were the main suppliers of travelling wool rug imports to the UK, together accounting for 79% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Ireland (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the largest travelling wool rug suppliers to the UK, together comprising 60% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +12.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average travelling wool rug import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while the price for India ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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