-5 % change
Extra-EU imports of CN 57011090 were down 5% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€62.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values.
Eurostat32.6 EUR million
EU exports of CN 57011090 to countries outside the EU were worth €32.6 million in 2025.
Eurostat26.0 EUR million
Trade between EU member states in CN 57011090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €26.0 million in 2025.
EurostatSource: Eurostat
Why this market is moving now
- Extra-EU import value moved -5% from 2020 to 2025, a direct read on EU demand for sourced supply.
- Supply is concentrated: one country provided a large share of extra-EU imports in 2025.
- US employment in the core industry shifted -8% since 2020.
What this market covers
Carpet covers textile floor coverings in woven, tufted and knotted form for homes and commercial buildings. Buyers are homeowners, contractors and facility owners.
Typical segments
- Tufted carpet
- Woven carpet
- Carpet tiles
- Wool carpet
- Synthetic fibre carpet
Who buys
- Homeowners
- Commercial building owners
- Flooring retailers and contractors
Largest non-EU suppliers to the EU
| Country | Import value |
|---|---|
| India | 19.0 EUR million |
| Iran, Islamic Republic of | 14.3 EUR million |
| Pakistan | 8.8 EUR million |
| Nepal | 5.0 EUR million |
| Afghanistan | 3.5 EUR million |
| United Kingdom | 2.6 EUR million |
Key figures
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| Figure | Value | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| The EU imported €59.4 million of products under CN code 57011090 (Carpets and other textile floor coverings, of wool or fine animal hair, knotted, whether) from outside the EU in 2025. | 59.4 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Extra-EU imports of CN 57011090 were down 5% in 2025 compared with 2020 (€62.3 million), calculated from Eurostat values. | -5 % change | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 57011090 to countries outside the EU were worth €32.6 million in 2025. | 32.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Trade between EU member states in CN 57011090 (intra-EU arrivals) came to €26.0 million in 2025. | 26.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| India was the largest non-EU supplier of CN 57011090 to the EU in 2025, with €19.0 million, or 32% of extra-EU imports. | 19.0 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| EU exports of CN 57011090 to the United States were €5.5 million in 2025. | 5.5 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The average value of extra-EU imports of CN 57011090 was €21.18 per kilogram in 2025, calculated from Eurostat value and weight. | 21.18 EUR per kg | 2025 | Eurostat |
| Germany was the largest EU exporter of CN 57011090 to non-EU countries in 2025, at €10.6 million. | 10.6 EUR million | 2025 | Eurostat |
| The EU had 900 enterprises in NACE class C1393 (Manufacture of carpets and rugs) in 2023. | 900 enterprises | 2023 | Eurostat |
| EU enterprises in NACE class C1393 had net turnover of €5.22 billion in 2023. | 5.22 EUR billion | 2023 | Eurostat |
| NACE class C1393 employed 20,862 people across the EU in 2023. | 20,862 persons employed | 2023 | Eurostat |
| The US had 438 private establishments in NAICS 314110 (Carpet and rug mills) in 2025. | 438 establishments | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| NAICS 314110 employed an average of 24,883 people in US private industry in 2025. | 24,883 jobs | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| US employment in NAICS 314110 changed by -8% between 2020 (27,129 jobs) and 2025, calculated from BLS figures. | -8 % change | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
| Average annual pay in US NAICS 314110 was $64,236 in 2025. | 64,236 USD per year | 2025 | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the EU carpet market?
There is no single official market total. Eurostat trade data shows the EU imported €59.4 million of goods under CN 57011090 from outside the EU in 2025 and exported €32.6 million.
Where does the EU import carpet from?
India was the largest non-EU supplier in 2025. The next largest were Iran, Islamic Republic of, Pakistan, Nepal.
What is the average import price of carpet in the EU?
Dividing Eurostat import value by weight gives about €21.18 per kilogram for CN 57011090 in 2025.
Which EU countries export the most carpet?
Germany led EU exports to non-EU countries in 2025, followed by Sweden, Italy.
How many US companies are in the carpet industry?
BLS counts 438 private establishments in NAICS 314110 (Carpet and rug mills), the closest official industry.
How many EU companies are in the carpet industry?
Eurostat counts 900 enterprises in NACE class C1393 (Manufacture of carpets and rugs).
Sources and method
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- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 59364564
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, flow import, 2020 VALUE_IN_EUROS 62347679; 2025 VALUE_IN_EUROS 59364564
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 32624155
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, partner INT_EU27_2020, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 25999478
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, partner IN, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 18987521
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, partner US, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 5475158
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter EU27_2020, product 57011090, flow import, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 59364564, QUANTITY_IN_100KG 28029
- Eurostat: EU trade since 1988 by HS2-4-6 and CN8 (DS-045409) (2026-11-04)
DS-045409, reporter DE, product 57011090, partner EXT_EU27_2020, flow export, 2025, VALUE_IN_EUROS 10585964
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1393, indic_sbs ENT_NR, 2023, 900
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1393, indic_sbs NETTUR_MEUR, 2023, 5215
- Eurostat: Enterprises by detailed NACE Rev. 2 activity and special aggregates (sbs_ovw_act) (2026-11-04)
sbs_ovw_act, geo EU27_2020, nace_r2 C1393, indic_sbs EMP_NR, 2023, 20862
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 314110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314110, annual_avg_estabs 438
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 314110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314110, annual_avg_emplvl 24883
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 314110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2020 annual_avg_emplvl 27129; 2025 annual_avg_emplvl 24883
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: QCEW annual averages, NAICS 314110, 2025 (2026-11-04)
QCEW 2025 annual, US000, private, NAICS 314110, avg_annual_pay 64236
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