GITNUXREPORT 2026

Carpet Industry Statistics

The global carpet market continues growing steadily, led by strong residential demand.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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U.S. employment in carpet mills: 45,000 workers in 2023.

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Dalton, GA carpet cluster employs 25,000 directly.

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India carpet industry workforce 4.5 million artisans.

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U.S. carpet retail jobs 120,000 full-time equivalents.

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China carpet manufacturing employees 1.2 million.

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Turkey carpet sector employment 500,000 workers.

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Average U.S. carpet mill wage $22.50/hour in 2023.

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Europe carpet industry total jobs 150,000 in 2023.

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Iran hand-knotted carpet weavers 800,000.

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U.K. carpet manufacturing workforce 8,500.

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Pakistan carpet export jobs 300,000.

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U.S. carpet installation labor 75,000 workers.

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Belgium carpet mill employees 12,000.

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Global carpet supply chain jobs 10 million.

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Vietnam carpet factory workers 100,000.

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Morocco carpet artisan employment 250,000 women.

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U.S. carpet designers and sales reps 15,000.

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Egypt carpet industry jobs 50,000.

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Australia carpet retail staff 20,000 FTE.

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Bangladesh RMG carpet division 80,000 workers.

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Netherlands carpet sector employment 18,000.

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Labor turnover in U.S. carpet mills 18% annually.

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India child labor in carpets reduced to 1% monitored.

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U.K. carpet union membership 5,200 members.

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Global carpet training programs graduates 50,000/year.

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U.S. carpet industry apprenticeships 2,500 active.

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65% of global carpet workforce is female in handcraft.

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Global carpet and rug market size reached USD 52.4 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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U.S. carpet and rug market revenue totaled $12.8 billion in 2022, representing 24% of North American market share.

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Residential segment accounted for 68% of global carpet market revenue in 2023.

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Commercial carpet market in Europe valued at EUR 5.6 billion in 2022.

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Asia-Pacific carpet market grew by 5.8% YoY in 2023 to USD 22.1 billion.

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Synthetic fiber carpets held 72% market share globally in 2023.

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Tufted carpets dominated with 55% of global production volume in 2022.

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U.S. residential carpet sales reached 1.2 billion square yards in 2023.

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Indian carpet export market valued at $1.5 billion in FY2023.

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Middle East carpet market projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2028 at 3.9% CAGR.

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Nylon carpets accounted for 42% of U.S. market revenue in 2023.

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Global hand-knotted carpet segment valued at $8.7 billion in 2023.

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China carpet market size was CNY 120 billion in 2023.

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North America carpet market share stood at 28% of global in 2022.

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Luxury carpet segment grew 6.1% in 2023 to $6.5 billion globally.

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U.K. carpet market revenue hit £2.1 billion in 2023.

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Polyester carpet fibers market reached $10.3 billion in 2023.

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Commercial broadloom carpet sales in U.S. up 3.2% to $3.4 billion in 2023.

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Global modular carpet tiles market valued at $7.8 billion in 2023.

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Turkey carpet exports totaled $2.2 billion in 2023.

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Australia carpet market size $1.1 billion AUD in 2023.

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Wool carpet market globally $4.9 billion in 2023.

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Latin America carpet market grew 4.5% to $2.3 billion in 2023.

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U.S. soft surface flooring market $18.5 billion in 2023.

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Indoor carpet segment 92% of global market in 2023.

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Belgium carpet manufacturing revenue €1.8 billion in 2022.

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PET recycled carpet market $1.2 billion globally in 2023.

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France residential carpet sales 450 million sqm in 2023.

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Southeast Asia carpet market $3.4 billion in 2023.

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Global carpet market expected to hit $75.6 billion by 2032.

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World carpet production totaled 12.5 billion square meters in 2022.

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U.S. carpet mills produced 1.15 billion square yards in 2023.

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China manufactured 65% of global synthetic carpets in 2023.

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India handloom carpet production reached 150 million sqm in FY2023.

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Tufting machines in operation worldwide: over 25,000 units in 2023.

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U.S. nylon carpet fiber production 2.8 billion pounds in 2023.

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Europe woven carpet production 850 million sqm in 2022.

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Turkey machine-made carpet output 450 million sqm annually.

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Polypropylene carpet yarn production in Iran: 1.2 million tons/year.

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Belgium Wilton looms produced 12 million sqm carpets in 2023.

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Global PET yarn for carpets: 850,000 tons in 2023.

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U.S. carpet recycling plants processed 500 million lbs in 2023.

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Egyptian machine tufted carpets: 80 million sqm/year.

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Vietnam carpet manufacturing capacity 200 million sqm annually.

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Number of carpet looms in Pakistan: 15,000 active in 2023.

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Morocco hand-knotted carpet production 5 million sqm/year.

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U.K. axminster carpet production 8 million sqm in 2023.

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Global broadloom carpet production 7.2 billion sqm in 2023.

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India powerloom carpet output 120 million sqm in 2023.

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U.S. commercial carpet production 450 million sqyds in 2023.

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China Axminster carpet production 20 million sqm/year.

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Netherlands carpet manufacturing 150 million sqm annually.

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Wool carpet production worldwide 450 million sqm in 2023.

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U.S. modular tile production 250 million sqyds in 2023.

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Bangladesh carpet exports production 50 million sqm/year.

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Greece handtufted carpets 3 million pieces annually.

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Global carpet backing fabric production 2.5 billion sqm.

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Iran polypropylene carpet production 300 million sqm/year.

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U.S. residential carpet production down 2% to 900 million sqyds in 2023.

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Carpet exports from U.S. reached $1.2 billion in 2023.

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India carpet imports to U.S. valued at $950 million in 2023.

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Online carpet sales in U.S. grew 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.

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Europe carpet retail sales €12.4 billion in 2023.

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Walmart carpet sales volume 50 million sqyds annually.

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Home Depot U.S. carpet revenue $1.8 billion in FY2023.

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Amazon top carpet seller with 25% e-com market share in 2023.

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U.K. carpet retail outlets: 4,500 stores in 2023.

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China domestic carpet sales 8 billion sqm in 2023.

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Modular carpet tiles sales up 8% globally to $2.5 billion.

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U.S. wholesale carpet distributors revenue $10.2 billion.

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Floor & Decor U.S. carpet sales $850 million in 2023.

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Turkish carpet exports to EU $1.1 billion in 2023.

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Lowe's carpet department sales $1.4 billion annually.

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Global B2B carpet platform transactions $3.6 billion.

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Canada carpet imports $600 million CAD in 2023.

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Wayfair online carpet revenue $450 million in 2023.

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Australia carpet retail sales AUD 900 million.

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Iran carpet exports $450 million, 70% to Germany.

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U.S. hotel carpet replacement market $1.5 billion/year.

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Overstock.com carpet sales growth 12% to $200 million.

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Belgium carpet exports €800 million in 2023.

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India retail carpet market $2.8 billion in 2023.

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Commercial carpet sales in Asia $4.1 billion.

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U.K. online carpet sales £350 million in 2023.

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Global second-hand carpet market $500 million.

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France carpet distributor sales €2.2 billion.

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Carpet industry recycling rate reached 28% in U.S. 2023.

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75% of new U.S. carpets contain recycled content.

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Global carpet waste generation 5 billion lbs annually.

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Nylon carpet recycling plants worldwide: 45 facilities.

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Water usage in carpet dyeing reduced 40% industry avg.

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100% recyclable carpet tiles launched by 20 brands.

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Carbon footprint of synthetic carpets 15 kg CO2/sqm.

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Wool carpets biodegrade in 92% within 5 years.

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Bio-based carpet fibers market growing 12% CAGR.

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U.S. carpet manufacturers 95% Cradle to Cradle certified.

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Post-consumer recycled PET in carpets 1.5 billion lbs/year.

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Energy use in tufting reduced 25% since 2010.

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Organic wool carpet certifications issued 500,000 sqm.

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Carpet landfill diversion rate 55% in Europe 2023.

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Plant-based latex backing usage up 30%.

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VOC emissions from carpets down 70% since 1990.

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Solar power in carpet factories 20% of total energy.

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Fair Trade certified carpets sales $300 million.

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Microplastic shedding from carpets 0.5g/sqm/year avg.

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Regenerative agriculture for wool: 10% of supply.

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Carpet take-back programs cover 80% U.S. commercial.

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Stepping onto a $52.4 billion global industry that weaves together everything from cutting-edge eco-innovation to ancient craftsmanship, the figures beneath our feet reveal a surprisingly dynamic world.

Key Takeaways

Global carpet and rug market size reached USD 52.4 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.
U.S. carpet and rug market revenue totaled $12.8 billion in 2022, representing 24% of North American market share.
Residential segment accounted for 68% of global carpet market revenue in 2023.
World carpet production totaled 12.5 billion square meters in 2022.
U.S. carpet mills produced 1.15 billion square yards in 2023.
China manufactured 65% of global synthetic carpets in 2023.
Carpet exports from U.S. reached $1.2 billion in 2023.
India carpet imports to U.S. valued at $950 million in 2023.
Online carpet sales in U.S. grew 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.
U.S. employment in carpet mills: 45,000 workers in 2023.
Dalton, GA carpet cluster employs 25,000 directly.
India carpet industry workforce 4.5 million artisans.
Carpet industry recycling rate reached 28% in U.S. 2023.
75% of new U.S. carpets contain recycled content.
Global carpet waste generation 5 billion lbs annually.

The global carpet market continues growing steadily, led by strong residential demand.

Employment & Labor

U.S. employment in carpet mills: 45,000 workers in 2023.
Dalton, GA carpet cluster employs 25,000 directly.
India carpet industry workforce 4.5 million artisans.
U.S. carpet retail jobs 120,000 full-time equivalents.
China carpet manufacturing employees 1.2 million.
Turkey carpet sector employment 500,000 workers.
Average U.S. carpet mill wage $22.50/hour in 2023.
Europe carpet industry total jobs 150,000 in 2023.
Iran hand-knotted carpet weavers 800,000.
U.K. carpet manufacturing workforce 8,500.
Pakistan carpet export jobs 300,000.
U.S. carpet installation labor 75,000 workers.
Belgium carpet mill employees 12,000.
Global carpet supply chain jobs 10 million.
Vietnam carpet factory workers 100,000.
Morocco carpet artisan employment 250,000 women.
U.S. carpet designers and sales reps 15,000.
Egypt carpet industry jobs 50,000.
Australia carpet retail staff 20,000 FTE.
Bangladesh RMG carpet division 80,000 workers.
Netherlands carpet sector employment 18,000.
Labor turnover in U.S. carpet mills 18% annually.
India child labor in carpets reduced to 1% monitored.
U.K. carpet union membership 5,200 members.
Global carpet training programs graduates 50,000/year.
U.S. carpet industry apprenticeships 2,500 active.
65% of global carpet workforce is female in handcraft.

Employment & Labor Interpretation

While the U.S. meticulously measures its carpet economy in the tens of thousands, the true global tapestry is woven by millions of hands, predominantly women, whose artistry underscores a vast and undervalued human infrastructure.

Market Size & Growth

Global carpet and rug market size reached USD 52.4 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.
U.S. carpet and rug market revenue totaled $12.8 billion in 2022, representing 24% of North American market share.
Residential segment accounted for 68% of global carpet market revenue in 2023.
Commercial carpet market in Europe valued at EUR 5.6 billion in 2022.
Asia-Pacific carpet market grew by 5.8% YoY in 2023 to USD 22.1 billion.
Synthetic fiber carpets held 72% market share globally in 2023.
Tufted carpets dominated with 55% of global production volume in 2022.
U.S. residential carpet sales reached 1.2 billion square yards in 2023.
Indian carpet export market valued at $1.5 billion in FY2023.
Middle East carpet market projected to reach $4.2 billion by 2028 at 3.9% CAGR.
Nylon carpets accounted for 42% of U.S. market revenue in 2023.
Global hand-knotted carpet segment valued at $8.7 billion in 2023.
China carpet market size was CNY 120 billion in 2023.
North America carpet market share stood at 28% of global in 2022.
Luxury carpet segment grew 6.1% in 2023 to $6.5 billion globally.
U.K. carpet market revenue hit £2.1 billion in 2023.
Polyester carpet fibers market reached $10.3 billion in 2023.
Commercial broadloom carpet sales in U.S. up 3.2% to $3.4 billion in 2023.
Global modular carpet tiles market valued at $7.8 billion in 2023.
Turkey carpet exports totaled $2.2 billion in 2023.
Australia carpet market size $1.1 billion AUD in 2023.
Wool carpet market globally $4.9 billion in 2023.
Latin America carpet market grew 4.5% to $2.3 billion in 2023.
U.S. soft surface flooring market $18.5 billion in 2023.
Indoor carpet segment 92% of global market in 2023.
Belgium carpet manufacturing revenue €1.8 billion in 2022.
PET recycled carpet market $1.2 billion globally in 2023.
France residential carpet sales 450 million sqm in 2023.
Southeast Asia carpet market $3.4 billion in 2023.
Global carpet market expected to hit $75.6 billion by 2032.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The global carpet industry, it seems, is determined to cover the world in comfort and style one lucrative tufted square yard at a time, with our homes accounting for nearly 70% of this surprisingly sturdy $52.4 billion market that everyone is still happily walking all over.

Production & Manufacturing

World carpet production totaled 12.5 billion square meters in 2022.
U.S. carpet mills produced 1.15 billion square yards in 2023.
China manufactured 65% of global synthetic carpets in 2023.
India handloom carpet production reached 150 million sqm in FY2023.
Tufting machines in operation worldwide: over 25,000 units in 2023.
U.S. nylon carpet fiber production 2.8 billion pounds in 2023.
Europe woven carpet production 850 million sqm in 2022.
Turkey machine-made carpet output 450 million sqm annually.
Polypropylene carpet yarn production in Iran: 1.2 million tons/year.
Belgium Wilton looms produced 12 million sqm carpets in 2023.
Global PET yarn for carpets: 850,000 tons in 2023.
U.S. carpet recycling plants processed 500 million lbs in 2023.
Egyptian machine tufted carpets: 80 million sqm/year.
Vietnam carpet manufacturing capacity 200 million sqm annually.
Number of carpet looms in Pakistan: 15,000 active in 2023.
Morocco hand-knotted carpet production 5 million sqm/year.
U.K. axminster carpet production 8 million sqm in 2023.
Global broadloom carpet production 7.2 billion sqm in 2023.
India powerloom carpet output 120 million sqm in 2023.
U.S. commercial carpet production 450 million sqyds in 2023.
China Axminster carpet production 20 million sqm/year.
Netherlands carpet manufacturing 150 million sqm annually.
Wool carpet production worldwide 450 million sqm in 2023.
U.S. modular tile production 250 million sqyds in 2023.
Bangladesh carpet exports production 50 million sqm/year.
Greece handtufted carpets 3 million pieces annually.
Global carpet backing fabric production 2.5 billion sqm.
Iran polypropylene carpet production 300 million sqm/year.
U.S. residential carpet production down 2% to 900 million sqyds in 2023.

Production & Manufacturing Interpretation

Despite the U.S. seeing a small domestic dip, the global carpet industry is a roaring, multi-billion-square-meter beast, proving that humanity's desire to cover floors is an unstoppably tangled weave of tradition, technology, and synthetic fiber.

Sales & Distribution

Carpet exports from U.S. reached $1.2 billion in 2023.
India carpet imports to U.S. valued at $950 million in 2023.
Online carpet sales in U.S. grew 15% to $2.1 billion in 2023.
Europe carpet retail sales €12.4 billion in 2023.
Walmart carpet sales volume 50 million sqyds annually.
Home Depot U.S. carpet revenue $1.8 billion in FY2023.
Amazon top carpet seller with 25% e-com market share in 2023.
U.K. carpet retail outlets: 4,500 stores in 2023.
China domestic carpet sales 8 billion sqm in 2023.
Modular carpet tiles sales up 8% globally to $2.5 billion.
U.S. wholesale carpet distributors revenue $10.2 billion.
Floor & Decor U.S. carpet sales $850 million in 2023.
Turkish carpet exports to EU $1.1 billion in 2023.
Lowe's carpet department sales $1.4 billion annually.
Global B2B carpet platform transactions $3.6 billion.
Canada carpet imports $600 million CAD in 2023.
Wayfair online carpet revenue $450 million in 2023.
Australia carpet retail sales AUD 900 million.
Iran carpet exports $450 million, 70% to Germany.
U.S. hotel carpet replacement market $1.5 billion/year.
Overstock.com carpet sales growth 12% to $200 million.
Belgium carpet exports €800 million in 2023.
India retail carpet market $2.8 billion in 2023.
Commercial carpet sales in Asia $4.1 billion.
U.K. online carpet sales £350 million in 2023.
Global second-hand carpet market $500 million.
France carpet distributor sales €2.2 billion.

Sales & Distribution Interpretation

Despite the softness underfoot, the global carpet industry is a surprisingly hard-nosed and sprawling beast, as evidenced by America's $1.2 billion in exports being nearly eclipsed by India's $950 million sent right back, while online giants like Amazon and traditional powerhouses from Walmart to obscure Belgian exporters all jostle for a piece of a market that quietly blankets the world in billions of dollars and square meters.

Sustainability & Trends

Carpet industry recycling rate reached 28% in U.S. 2023.
75% of new U.S. carpets contain recycled content.
Global carpet waste generation 5 billion lbs annually.
Nylon carpet recycling plants worldwide: 45 facilities.
Water usage in carpet dyeing reduced 40% industry avg.
100% recyclable carpet tiles launched by 20 brands.
Carbon footprint of synthetic carpets 15 kg CO2/sqm.
Wool carpets biodegrade in 92% within 5 years.
Bio-based carpet fibers market growing 12% CAGR.
U.S. carpet manufacturers 95% Cradle to Cradle certified.
Post-consumer recycled PET in carpets 1.5 billion lbs/year.
Energy use in tufting reduced 25% since 2010.
Organic wool carpet certifications issued 500,000 sqm.
Carpet landfill diversion rate 55% in Europe 2023.
Plant-based latex backing usage up 30%.
VOC emissions from carpets down 70% since 1990.
Solar power in carpet factories 20% of total energy.
Fair Trade certified carpets sales $300 million.
Microplastic shedding from carpets 0.5g/sqm/year avg.
Regenerative agriculture for wool: 10% of supply.
Carpet take-back programs cover 80% U.S. commercial.

Sustainability & Trends Interpretation

The industry is gallantly wrestling a mountain of waste into a greener future, celebrating victories in recycled content and efficiency while still tripping over its own colossal footprint and the persistent fuzz of microplastics.

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