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Carpet Industry Statistics

Carpet Industry turns 2026 scale and momentum into numbers that actually explain where demand and costs are heading next, highlighting the gap between showroom expectations and real market movement. If you want to make sense of what is changing now rather than what already passed, these latest statistics are the fastest route.
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Carpet Industry Statistics
Timothy GrantWritten by Timothy Grant·Edited by Katherine Brennan·Fact-checked by Abigail Foster
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How this report is researched
01Editorial Scope

An editor sets the topic, the inclusion criteria, and the evaluation framework before research starts.

02Source Research

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01 Industry overview

The carpet industry at a glance

The global carpet and rug market was estimated at $44 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach $65.1 billion by 2035, while U.S. carpet and rug mills employed 23,321 people in 2024.

$44B[59]
Global market size, 2025
4.1%[59]
Global CAGR, 2026–2035
23,321[60]
U.S. mill employees, 2024
37.89%[61]
North America share, 2025
Market size
Global carpet market revenue was estimated at $44 billion in 2025, while a broader carpets-and-rugs estimate placed the market at $64.19 billion. The difference reflects varying product definitions and coverage across research providers.[59][61]
Forecast & CAGR
Global Market Insights forecasts the carpet market to grow from $45.5 billion in 2026 to $65.1 billion in 2035 at a 4.1% CAGR. Mordor Intelligence forecasts the broader carpets-and-rugs market to reach $61.77 billion by 2031 at a 4.73% CAGR from 2026 to 2031.[59][62]
Market share & regions
North America accounted for 37.89% of the global carpets-and-rugs market in 2025 according to Fortune Business Insights. Another 2026 estimate identified Europe as the largest regional market with a 31.5% revenue share in 2025, illustrating the effect of differing market boundaries and methodologies.[61][63]
Segmentation
Residential applications represented 66.92% of the carpets-and-rugs market in 2025 in Mordor Intelligence's estimate. Common product segments include tufted, needle-punched, woven and knotted carpets, while major material categories include nylon, polyester, polypropylene and cotton.[62][63]
Key players & concentration
Global Market Insights identified Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, Beaulieu International Group, Interface and Engineered Floors as leading companies with a combined 22.1% market share in 2025; Shaw Industries held more than 7.5%.[59]
Trends, drivers & challenges
Demand is being supported by home renovation, interior design, residential replacement and commercial refurbishment, while the industry faces competition from hard-surface flooring and sensitivity to construction and consumer spending. Sustainability, stain resistance and recycled materials remain important product-development themes.[62][64]
Consumer behavior & competition
Residential buyers accounted for 66.92% of the market in 2025, and competition is increasingly shaped by e-commerce, omnichannel distribution, premium design and sustainable-material positioning. Large vertically integrated manufacturers compete alongside direct-to-consumer and specialist brands.[62]
M&A
Industry consolidation has continued, with manufacturers expanding beyond carpet into hard-surface flooring through acquisitions. In October 2026, Consolidated Flooring announced the acquisition of a majority interest in Carpet Services of Tampa, doing business as ReSource Flooring & Maintenance.[64][65]
Regulation
New York's carpet extended-producer-responsibility law requires carpet producers selling into the state to meet registration and compliance obligations; the state's enforcement-discretion notice addresses producers that begin operating on or after December 31, 2026. PFAS contamination and stain-resistant chemistry are also increasing regulatory and litigation risks in the United States.[66][67]
Latest news
A February 2026 Associated Press investigation reported that chemicals historically used for stain resistance in the U.S. carpet industry contaminated parts of the southern United States. The investigation has intensified attention on PFAS exposure, environmental remediation and the industry's historical chemical practices.[67]

02 Ranking

Top 10 Companies in the Carpet Industry

The leading companies in the carpet industry, ranked on market impact, performance, momentum, innovation and brand popularity.

Updated November 11, 2026 · Next review December 11, 2026

Verdict

Oriental Weavers leads Gitnux's 2026 carpet ranking with an Overall score of 9.5, with 150 million square metres annual carpet production capacity reported. Milliken & Company is the highest-ranked broadloom and rugs maker at 9.2, with supplies of carpet tile, broadloom and rugs across commercial and residential uses.

Ranked by Overall score · How we score ↓

Editor's top 3 picks

Where to start, by need.

  1. #1 Overall · Leader in carpet manufacturing

    Oriental Weavers

    EG

    Ranked #1 · 9.5 · Carpet manufacturing

    Why we picked it: Its scale centers on machine-woven, tufted and printed carpets across a global footprint.

    See in ranking ↓Visit orientalweavers.com ↗

  2. Leader in broadloom & rugs

    Milliken & Company

    US

    Ranked #2 · 9.2 · Broadloom & rugs

    Why we picked it: Its product set spans carpet tile, broadloom and rugs, supporting both commercial and residential applications.

    See in ranking ↓Visit milliken.com ↗

  3. Leader in modular flooring portfolio

    Interface

    US

    Ranked #3 · 9.1 · Modular flooring portfolio

    Why we picked it: Its carpet-tile work is tied to carbon-footprint reduction alongside a modular flooring portfolio.

    See in ranking ↓Visit interface.com ↗

Pick 1 is the #1 company overall. Picks 2 and 3 are the highest-ranked companies in the top 5 that add a new segment.

Full ranking

Sort by
Top 10 companies in the carpet industry, 2026 – Gitnux ranking
#CompanyOverall ↓Company snapshot
1

Oriental Weavers

Carpet manufacturing · EG

9.5
2

Milliken & Company

Broadloom & rugs · US

9.2
3

Interface

Modular flooring portfolio · US

9.1
4

Shaw Industries Group

Carpet manufacturing · US

8.9
5

Mannington Mills

Carpet manufacturing · US

8.8
6

Tarkett

Commercial carpet tile and textile flooring, global · FR

8.4
7

Forbo

Carpet tile, needlefelt and textile flooring, global · CH

8.2
8

Beaulieu International Group

Carpet, flooring and textile materials, global · BE

8.2
9

Belysse

Textile floor coverings and carpet tile, global · BE

7.9
10

Associated Weavers

Tufted broadloom carpet, Europe and global · BE

7.5

How we score

  • Impact (30%): scale and weight in the market (revenue, market share, employees, market position).
  • Performance (20%): recent revenue growth and operating margin; an analyst assessment where a company does not publish them.
  • Momentum (20%): growth trajectory and future potential.
  • Innovation (15%): R&D intensity and how technologically advanced the company is.

Popularity (brand search demand, 15%) counts toward Overall but is not published as a column. Overall leaves out what is not known.

Scale Scores are shown on a 7–10 scale with one decimal; bars start at 7.0.

Cadence Recalculated when new figures are published; next review December 11, 2026.

Independence. Rankings are editorially independent. Scores, ranks, picks and the verdict follow the method above; no company can pay to change them.

Cite this ranking

APA

Timothy Grant. (2026, February 13). Top 10 companies in the carpet industry. In Carpet Industry Statistics. Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/carpet-industry-statistics/#top-companies

report visual · Projection

Industrial production of U.S. carpet and rug mills, NAICS 31411

Industrial production of U.S. carpet and rug mills, NAICS 31411 fell from 78.2 index 2017=100 in 2020 to 70.4 index 2017=100 in 2025.

78.2 index 2017=100
Start
-2.07%
CAGR · 5y
70.4 index 2017=100
Projected
20202025
source-verifiedfred.stlouisfed.org2025

04 Statistics

Technology & Innovation

Adoption signals cluster around digital transformation and cloud use in textile and apparel SMEs; cloud technology is reported at 33% in the EU in 2024.

Digital Transformation in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 4.8% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted digital-twin technology in 2023.[1]
  • 38.3% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU used online platforms in 2023.[1]
  • 26% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU reported having a concrete digital-transformation strategy in 2024.[1]
  • 65% of textile companies in the 2023 sample had a website, according to analysis of company websites in the EU textile ecosystem.[1]

Technology Adoption in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 58% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used enterprise resource planning software in 2023.[2]
  • 68% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used an online payment platform in 2023.[2]
  • 58% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used supply-chain-management software in 2023.[2]
  • 40% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used electronic data interchange in 2023.[2]
  • 54% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used product-lifecycle-management software in 2023.[2]
  • 44% of North American fashion and apparel manufacturers used warehouse-management systems in 2023.[2]

Cloud Computing in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 33% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used cloud technology in 2024.[1]
  • 39% of apparel organizations with revenue below $100 million were in the process of moving to cloud ERP in 2025.[2]
  • 19% of apparel organizations with revenue of $100 million or more had already moved to cloud ERP in 2025.[2]
  • 48% of apparel organizations with revenue of $100 million or more were in the process of moving to cloud ERP in 2025.[2]
  • 32.3% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted cloud technologies in 2023.[3]
  • 16% of apparel organizations with revenue below $100 million had already moved to cloud ERP in 2025.[2]

Big Data in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 52% of surveyed Indian companies said they were likely or very likely to adopt Big Data analytics within five years in 2023; the report identifies textile companies among respondents.[4]
  • 12% of companies in the European textile ecosystem reported Big Data adoption in 2024, based on the EMI Enterprise Survey.[1]
  • 12.8% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU had adopted big-data technologies in 2023.[1]
  • 12.8% of European textile SMEs had adopted Big Data and related data analytics in 2023, according to the European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems survey.[1]
  • 12% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used big-data technology in 2024.[1]

IoT in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 14% of textile-ecosystem SMEs in the EU used Internet of Things technology in 2023.[1]
  • 14% of European textile SMEs reported using Internet of Things technologies in 2023, according to the European Monitor of Industrial Ecosystems survey.[1]
  • 64% of surveyed Indian companies said they were likely or very likely to adopt aspects of IoT within five years in 2023; the report identifies textile companies among respondents.[4]
  • 20% of textile-ecosystem companies in the EU used Internet of Things technology in 2024.[1]
  • 32.26% of textile-industry respondents in an Asia-Pacific survey reported moderate integration of smart technologies such as IoT and production data analytics in 2026.[5]
  • 20% of companies in the European textile ecosystem reported Internet of Things adoption in 2024, up from 14% in 2023.[1]

Innovation in the carpet industry

  • 56 patterned-carpet-tufting patent filings were recorded in 2024, up from 23 in 2021; 2024, global patent records.[6]
  • 35% was Interface’s reduction in carpet-tile carbon footprint through material and manufacturing innovation from its 2019 baseline; 2024, global.[7]
  • 1 patented TacTiles carpet-tile installation system was developed by Interface to eliminate traditional adhesive and reduce installation waste; 2008, global operations.[8]

05 Statistics

Data & Analytics

Traceability and data-sharing show uneven maturity, while specific program KPIs stand out: Interface recovered 96.2 million pounds of post-consumer carpet through ReEntry since 2016.

Data Quality in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 44% of fashion and apparel businesses verified their current traceability data in 2025, based on a survey of more than 450 industry professionals globally.[9]
  • 75% of fabric-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[10]
  • 51% of garment-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[10]
  • 77% of raw-material-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[10]
  • 46% of fashion and apparel businesses had visibility into Tier 4 raw-material suppliers in 2025, according to a global industry survey.[9]
  • 79% of yarn-level textile firms could report process input and output volumes at batch level in 2025 across the surveyed Global South markets.[10]

Data Governance in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 52% of textile firms affected by the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation reported using industry data-sharing standards in 2025.[10]
  • 30% of textile firms using recognized data-sharing standards reported using ISO/IEC 27001 in 2025, making it the most commonly cited standard.[10]
  • 32% of raw-material suppliers in the surveyed textile supply chains used recognized data-sharing standards in 2025, compared with 55% that used none.[10]
  • 38% of surveyed textile firms in the Global South used recognized industry standards for data sharing in 2025, while 44% used none and 18% were unsure.[10]
  • 45% of textile firms not affected by the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation reported using industry data-sharing standards in 2025.[10]
  • 83% of surveyed textile firms in the Global South actively shared product-related data with suppliers in 2025, while 17% had not adopted this practice.[10]

KPIs in the carpet industry

  • 29 countries across five continents had Tarkett’s ReStart take-back and recycling program deployed in 2024.[11]
  • 79% of Interface’s manufacturing energy came from renewable sources in 2025, measured as a reported environmental KPI.[7]
  • 96.2 million pounds of post-consumer carpet had been recovered through Interface’s global ReEntry programs since 2016.[7]
  • 11.7 million pounds of post-consumer carpet were collected and diverted from landfill by Interface in 2025.[7]
  • 54% of Interface’s manufacturing waste was recycled in 2025.[7]
  • 42% was Interface’s reduction in emissions from categories with science-based targets versus its 2019 baseline in 2025.[7]

06 Statistics

Strategy & Growth

Circularity and acquisitions show up as measurable moves; Interface’s net-sales reached $1.387 billion in fiscal 2025 after 5.4% growth.

Growth in the carpet industry

  • 4.3% was Interface’s year-over-year global net-sales growth in fiscal 2024, reaching $1.316 billion.[12]
  • 1.1% was the projected average annual growth rate for U.S. carpet and rug demand through 2024, reaching 11.6 billion square feet.[13]
  • 5.4% was Interface’s reported net-sales growth in fiscal 2025, when sales reached $1.387 billion.[12]

Differentiation in the carpet industry

  • 15%+ of Shaw’s product-manufacturing inputs by weight were recycled materials in 2024, supporting differentiation through circular-material content.[14]
  • 1 carbon-negative carpet tile was developed by Interface in 2020, according to the company’s product and technology profile.[7]
  • Almost 90% of Shaw’s products were Cradle to Cradle Certified, positioning certification as a product and sustainability differentiator.[15]
  • 1.3 billion dollars was Interface’s fiscal-2024 net sales from an integrated portfolio spanning carpet tile, resilient flooring and premium area rugs.[7]

Mergers and acquisitions in the carpet industry

  • More than 35 major flooring-industry acquisitions occurred during the 2022 year-in-review period, including multiple carpet and flooring transactions.[16]
  • 33 acquisitions had been completed by Mohawk since 2013, according to the company’s 2025 corporate profile.[17]
  • 1 carpet-brand acquisition gave Lowe’s ownership of the STAINMASTER trademarks and related sub-brands in 2021.[18]
  • 1 acquisition expanded HD Supply into Redi Carpet, a flooring supplier with 34 branches focused exclusively on the multifamily industry, in 2023.[19]

Strategic partnerships in the carpet industry

  • 1 exclusive North American distribution partnership was formed by Shaw Industries and Germany’s Classen Group for new commercial flooring products in 2023.[20]
  • 1 licensing partnership was announced by Signature Flooring and Stacy Garcia Studio to develop designer flooring for hospitality applications.[21]
  • 1 exclusive industry partnership linked Milliken with Orak to expand upcycled carpet-tile products through Milliken’s N/XT Life circularity program.[22]

07 Statistics

People & Workforce

Workforce operations are tracked with turnover and training metrics; Interface reported a 12% global employee turnover rate in 2025 alongside 55,000 hours of training.

Hiring in the carpet industry

  • 99% of Mohawk’s 2024 new hires were full-time employees; 2024, global workforce.[23]
  • 47% of Mohawk’s 2024 new hires were aged 30–50; 2024, global workforce.[23]
  • 40% of Mohawk’s 2024 new hires were under age 30; 2024, global workforce.[23]
  • 136 interns joined Mohawk’s workforce-development program in 2025; 2025, global operations.[23]
  • 70% of Mohawk’s 2024 new hires were male and 30% were female; 2024, global workforce.[23]

Employee retention in the carpet industry

  • 10.5% of Mohawk’s global workforce had been with the company for at least 25 years; December 31, 2024, global workforce.[23]
  • 15% was Interface’s employee turnover rate; 2023, global workforce.[7]
  • 12% was Interface’s employee turnover rate, down from 21% in 2022; 2024, global workforce.[7]
  • 12% was Interface’s global employee turnover rate; 2025, global workforce.[7]
  • 50% of Interface employees had at least 10 years of tenure; 2025, global workforce.[7]

Remote Work in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • In 2024, 15% of non-factory-floor employees at surveyed global manufacturers worked fully remotely, compared with 8% of factory-floor employees.[24]
  • In a global survey of more than 1,000 fashion professionals, 65% identified flexible working policies as the most important employer benefit.[25]
  • Across U.S. manufacturers, 95% of employees with work flexibility use it, according to a 2024 member survey covering operations and production roles.[26]
  • Among non-manager manufacturing employees able to work remotely, 67% can work from home two days per week, according to a 2024 member survey.[26]

Hybrid Work in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Among fashion and beauty professionals globally, 52% preferred a hybrid schedule with two or three days in the office.[25]
  • Across surveyed manufacturers in 2025, 79% operated a hybrid model for non-production employees, while 17% were fully back in the office.[26]
  • In 2025, 23% of surveyed manufacturers were actively updating hybrid policies to add more structure around required office days.[26]
  • Among global manufacturers in 2024, 42% of non-factory-floor employees worked in hybrid arrangements, compared with 10% of factory-floor employees.[24]

Upskilling in the carpet industry

  • 3.6 average training hours per employee were reported by Interface; 2024, global workforce.[7]
  • 55,000 hours of training were provided by Interface; 2025, global workforce.[7]
  • More than 1 million hours of training and education were provided by Shaw Industries to associates and customers; 2024, global operations.[14]
  • 3.4 average training hours per employee were reported by Interface; 2023, global workforce.[7]
  • 2.3 average training hours per employee were reported by Interface; 2022, global workforce.[7]

Employee Engagement in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • NEXT Group reported a 75% overall employee-engagement score in 2025/26, exceeding its cited UK fashion-retail benchmark of 64%.[27]
  • Fast Retailing reported a 78.0% overall employee-engagement index in its fiscal 2025 survey, covering 36,827 respondents globally.[28]
  • Moncler Group recorded a 76% employee engagement rate in 2024, based on responses from 6,777 employees worldwide.[29]
  • Global Fashion Group reported that 76% of employees would recommend it as a great place to work in its 2025 engagement survey.[30]
  • H&M Group reported an employee satisfaction score of 76 out of 100 in 2024, up from 75 in 2023.[31]

DEI in the carpet industry

  • 30% of Mohawk’s U.S. new hires were female; December 31, 2024, United States.[23]
  • 30% of Interface’s board of directors were female; 2024, corporate board reported in the 2024 impact report.[7]

08 Statistics

Customer & Sales

Repeat business is quantified via carpet-cleaning demand proxies: 52% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies reported about 75% repeat customers in 2025.

Customer experience in the carpet industry

  • 16% of U.S. consumers considered prolonging carpet lifespan when choosing a carpet-cleaning company in 2025.[32]
  • 29% of U.S. consumers considered availability and scheduling convenience when choosing a carpet-cleaning company in 2025.[32]
  • 35% of U.S. consumers considered professional-grade results versus do-it-yourself cleaning when choosing a carpet-cleaning company in 2025.[32]
  • 68% of U.S. consumers said price was a factor when choosing a carpet-cleaning company in 2025.[32]
  • 25% of U.S. consumers considered a recommendation from a friend or family member when choosing a carpet-cleaning company in 2025.[32]

Customer retention in the carpet industry

  • 93% customer retention was reported by Shaw Integrated Solutions in a 2016 procurement response covering flooring customers.[33]
  • 52% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies reported that approximately 75% of their clientele were repeat customers in 2025.[34]
  • 1% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies reported having no repeat customers because they were just getting started in 2025.[34]
  • 17% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies reported that approximately 50% of their clientele were repeat customers in 2025.[34]
  • 7% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies reported that approximately 25% of their clientele were repeat customers in 2025.[34]

Customer acquisition in the carpet industry

  • 5% of U.S. respondents found the most recent carpet-cleaning company they hired through a local advertisement in 2025.[32]
  • 20% of U.S. respondents found the most recent carpet-cleaning company they hired by returning to a company they had used before in 2025.[32]
  • 7% of U.S. respondents found the most recent carpet-cleaning company they hired through social media in 2025.[32]
  • 15% of U.S. respondents found the most recent carpet-cleaning company they hired through online reviews in 2025.[32]
  • 5% of U.S. respondents found the most recent carpet-cleaning company they hired through a home-services marketplace in 2025.[32]

Customer loyalty in the carpet industry

  • 80% of U.S. respondents were open to using a carpet-cleaning service that also offered additional services such as upholstery or rug cleaning in 2025.[32]
  • 20% of U.S. respondents wanted only carpet-cleaning services and no add-ons in 2025.[32]
  • 38% of U.S. respondents preferred a one-stop shop for carpet cleaning and additional services in 2025.[32]
  • 20% of U.S. respondents identified returning to a previously used carpet-cleaning company as their route to finding their latest provider in 2025.[32]
  • 42% of U.S. respondents said their willingness to use a carpet-cleaning company with additional services depended on price and service quality in 2025.[32]

Lead generation in the carpet industry

  • 90% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies used referrals to generate new customer leads in 2025.[34]
  • 9% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies used radio advertising to generate new customer leads in 2025.[34]
  • 20% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies used cold calling or telemarketing to generate new customer leads in 2025.[34]
  • 28% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies used print media to generate new customer leads in 2025.[34]
  • 35% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies used electronic media such as AdWords, websites, email, or e-newsletters to generate new customer leads in 2025.[34]

09 Statistics

Marketing & Brand

Channel preferences skew toward texting for reminders and promotions, with 49% of U.S. respondents aged 44–59 preferring text messages in 2025.

Marketing in the carpet industry

  • 49% of U.S. respondents aged 44–59 preferred text messages for carpet-cleaning reminders and promotional offers in 2025.[32]
  • 32% of carpet-cleaning companies surveyed in 2019 used print media such as Yellow Pages, newspapers, or direct mail for lead generation.[34]
  • 32% of U.S. respondents aged 60 and over preferred text messages for carpet-cleaning reminders and promotional offers in 2025.[32]
  • 34% of carpet-cleaning companies surveyed in 2019 used electronic media such as AdWords, websites, email, or e-newsletters for lead generation.[34]
  • 62% of U.S. respondents aged 18–43 preferred text messages for carpet-cleaning reminders and promotional offers in 2025.[32]

Digital marketing in the carpet industry

  • 12% of U.S. carpet-cleaning customers aged 60 and over found their latest provider through Google search in 2025.[32]
  • 23% was the increase in web-form leads at Carpet Mart of Michigan after its new flooring website and digital marketing strategy launched.[35]
  • 67% was the increase in overall website leads at Carpet Mart of Michigan within eight months of launching its new digital strategy.[35]
  • 22% of U.S. carpet-cleaning customers aged 44–59 found their latest provider through Google search in 2025.[32]
  • 49.5% was the increase in organic web traffic at Carpet Mart of Michigan within eight months of launching a new flooring-focused website and digital marketing strategy.[35]

Branding in the carpet industry

  • 101.3 was Couristan’s Net Trust Quotient score among U.S. consumers considering flooring carpet in 2023.[36]
  • 96.6 was Anderson Tuftex’s Net Trust Quotient score among U.S. consumers considering flooring carpet in 2023.[36]
  • 108.6 was Karastan’s Net Trust Quotient score among U.S. consumers considering flooring carpet in 2023.[36]
  • 98.3 was Stanton’s Net Trust Quotient score among U.S. consumers considering flooring carpet in 2023.[36]
  • 113.5 was Stainmaster’s Net Trust Quotient score among U.S. consumers considering flooring carpet in 2023.[36]

Social media in the carpet industry

  • 5% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies regularly used Pinterest for business growth in 2025.[34]
  • 18% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies regularly used YouTube for business growth in 2025.[34]
  • 8% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies regularly used X for business growth in 2025.[34]
  • 34% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies regularly used Instagram for business growth in 2025.[34]
  • 63% of surveyed carpet-cleaning companies regularly used Facebook for business growth in 2025.[34]

Influencer Marketing in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • 1.53% was the average engagement rate for fashion influencer content in 2023, rising to 2.26% on TikTok.[37]
  • 1.8% was the average influencer engagement rate for giant fashion brands, compared with 1.9% for challengers and 1.6% for up-and-comers in 2024.[38]
  • 25% of fashion earned media value came from TikTok globally in 2025, following 45.2% year-over-year growth in TikTok fashion earned media value.[39]
  • 1.21 trillion impressions were generated by fashion influencer content globally in 2023, primarily on Instagram.[37]
  • 76% of fashion earned media value was generated by affordable fashion brands globally in 2025.[39]

10 Statistics

Operations & Execution

Import and logistics metrics are explicitly tracked: 107,392 U.S. carpet-import shipments were recorded in the 12 months ending September 2026.

Process optimization in the carpet industry

  • 3.10 kWh per square metre was Interface’s carpet-manufacturing energy intensity in 2021 globally.[40]
  • 31% improvement in energy efficiency at Interface carpet manufacturing sites was reported through 2023 globally.[7]
  • 86% reduction in water-use intensity at Interface carpet manufacturing sites was reported through 2023 globally.[7]
  • 3.04 kWh per square metre was Interface’s carpet-manufacturing energy intensity in 2022 globally.[40]
  • 2.61 kWh per square metre was Interface’s carpet-manufacturing energy intensity in 2019 globally.[40]

Operational efficiency in the carpet industry

  • 61% of Interface’s global carpet-tile portfolio materials were recycled or bio-based, according to the company’s product information.[41]
  • 95% recycled content was used in some standard carpet-tile yarns manufactured by Interface.[41]
  • 79% of Interface manufacturing-operation energy was renewable in 2023 globally.[40]
  • 137,373 MWh was Interface’s manufacturing-operations energy use in 2023 globally.[40]
  • 76% reduction in average carpet-tile carbon footprint was reported by Interface since 1996.[41]

Quality management in the carpet industry

  • 1 carpet-manufacturing region of Milliken—Australia and New Zealand—was listed with ISO 9001:2015 quality-management certification.[22]
  • 8 specimens are required in each representative test series for machine-made carpet qualities under U.S. flammability rules.[42]
  • 1 carpet-manufacturing region of Milliken—Europe—was listed with ISO 9001:2015 quality-management certification.[22]
  • 10,000 square yards is the recurring testing interval for handmade or hide carpet qualities under the U.S. rule.[42]
  • 50,000 linear yards is the normal subsequent testing interval for machine-made carpet qualities under the U.S. rule.[42]

Supply chain in the carpet industry

  • 4,406 exporters supplied U.S. carpet imports in the 12 months ending September 2026.[43]
  • 586 thousand metric tons was the recorded weight of U.S. carpet imports in the 12 months ending September 2026.[43]
  • 107,392 U.S. carpet-import shipments were recorded in the 12 months ending September 2026.[43]
  • 67,293 TEU of full-container-load carpet imports entered the United States in the 12 months ending September 2026.[43]
  • 4,499 importers received U.S. carpet imports in the 12 months ending September 2026.[43]

Outsourcing / Offshoring in the fashion and textiles sector (sector benchmark)

  • Across U.S. fashion companies, 46 countries were used as apparel sourcing destinations in 2025.[44]
  • Among 67 surveyed apparel and footwear brands globally, approximately 7% reported mature practices across strategic sourcing, collaborative supply planning, and proactive supplier management.[45]
  • Among U.S. fashion companies, more than 80% planned to further reduce apparel sourcing from China over the following two years through 2027.[44]
  • Among large U.S. fashion companies with 1,000+ employees, approximately 60% sourced apparel from at least 10 countries in 2025.[44]
  • Among surveyed apparel and footwear brands globally, 49% prioritized transforming their supply base to increase margins or decrease costs over the next two years.[45]

11 Statistics

Finance & Pricing

Financial reporting provides margin baselines, including a 27.0% gross margin reported for a carpet-focused flooring company in fiscal 2025.

Pricing strategy in the carpet industry

  • 1.2% was the estimated year-over-year growth of the U.S. area-rug category in 2025.[46]
  • 11.6 billion square feet was projected U.S. carpet-and-rug demand in 2024.[13]
  • 52.0% of U.S. carpet-and-rug-industry shipments served residential replacement demand in 2023.[47]
  • 1.1% was the projected average annual growth rate for U.S. carpet-and-rug demand through 2024.[13]
  • About 100 or fewer manufacturers comprised the U.S. domestic carpet-and-rug industry in 2023.[47]

Cost reduction in the carpet industry

  • 9.2 million pounds of post-consumer carpet were collected and diverted from landfill by Interface in 2024.[7]
  • 80% of Interface manufacturing energy came from renewable sources in 2024.[7]
  • 4% reduction in Interface global greenhouse-gas emissions was reported from 2023 to 2024.[7]
  • 35% reduction in Interface carpet-tile carbon footprint was achieved versus the company’s 2019 baseline by 2024.[7]
  • 31,750 tonnes of post-consumer carpet tile had been collected by Interface through ReEntry since 2016, as reported in 2024.[12]

Profitability in the carpet industry

  • 27.0% was the gross margin of a carpet-focused flooring company in fiscal 2025.[48]
  • $598,000 was the company’s capital expenditure in fiscal 2025.[48]
  • 24.7% was the same company’s gross margin in fiscal 2024.[48]
  • €452.9 million was Tarkett’s commercial-carpet revenue in 2024.[11]
  • $66.4 million was the company’s net inventories balance at fiscal year-end 2025.[48]

Financial planning in the carpet industry

  • $422.6 million was net sales of the reporting company in 2024.[8]
  • $258.3 million was cost of goods sold of the reporting company in 2024.[8]
  • $164.3 million was gross profit of the reporting company in 2024.[8]
  • $37.8 million was operating income of the reporting company in 2024.[8]
  • $42.1 million was operating income of the reporting company in 2023.[8]

12 Statistics

Product & Service

Recycled-content targets are stated at product level; Tarkett’s target is 30% recycled content in products by 2030, up from its 2024 base.

Product development in the carpet industry

  • 19% of Tarkett’s raw materials were recycled materials in 2024, representing 157,000 tonnes incorporated into product manufacturing.[11]
  • 2020 was the launch year for Interface’s first carbon-negative carpet tile, a product-development milestone based on cradle-to-gate carbon accounting.[7]
  • 95% recycled-content yarns were used in some Interface carpet tiles, while other standard yarns contained 75% recycled content.[7]
  • Nearly 400 carbon-negative carpet-tile SKUs were offered by Interface at the end of 2024, reflecting development of lower-carbon products.[7]
  • 30% recycled content in products is Tarkett’s target for 2030, up from its reported product-material development base in 2024.[11]

Product lifecycle in the carpet industry

  • 9.2% of U.S. carpet, backing and padding generation was recycled in 2018, while 73% was landfilled.[49]
  • Less than 6% of U.S. waste carpet was diverted from landfills in the analyzed material-flow study.[50]
  • 37% of carpet waste in Europe was reported as going to energy recovery in the European carpet industry’s circular-economy action plan.[51]
  • 17.8% of U.S. carpet, backing and padding generation was combusted with energy recovery in 2018.[49]
  • 1.4 billion square metres of U.S. carpet had been disposed of since 1950, according to a material-flow analysis of the carpet lifecycle.[50]

Value proposition in the carpet industry

  • 40% was Interface’s reduction in carpet carbon footprint versus 2019 by 2025, supporting a lower-impact product proposition.[7]
  • 98% of Interface’s total revenue came from modular carpet, resilient flooring, rubber flooring and related products in fiscal 2023.[8]
  • 100% of Interface’s standard carpet-tile and LVT products globally had published environmental product declarations for 2025.[7]
  • Carbon neutrality has covered Shaw’s worldwide commercial carpet operations since 2018, including Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract and STS.[14]
  • 100% of Interface’s standard flooring and adhesive products had low-VOC certifications at the end of 2025.[7]

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Sustainability & Ethics

Recycling outcomes are backed by state-level coverage: California’s program reported 159 public drop-off sites in 2024 within a 390 total carpet-collection points network.

Sustainability in the carpet industry

  • Tarkett used 157,000 tonnes of recycled materials in production in 2024, equal to 19% of raw materials globally.[11]
  • Tarkett reduced greenhouse-gas emissions across its full value chain by 23% over the five years to 2024 globally.[11]
  • Shaw reported that almost 90% of its products were Cradle to Cradle Certified in 2024 globally.[14]
  • Interface recovered 5,293 metric tonnes of post-consumer carpet through ReEntry in 2025 globally.[7]
  • 79% of Interface’s total energy use came from renewable sources in 2025 globally.[7]

ESG in the carpet industry

  • Interface reported a 12% global employee turnover rate in 2025.[7]
  • Interface provided 55,000 hours of employee training in 2025 globally.[7]
  • Interface reported a 28% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2019 in 2025 globally.[7]
  • Interface reported that 50% of employees had at least 10 years of tenure in 2025 globally.[7]
  • Interface had employees in three employee-initiated global inclusion networks in 2025.[7]

CSR in the carpet industry

  • Shaw and its associates donated $7.1 million to philanthropic organizations in 2024 globally.[14]
  • Thirty vendors incorporated recycled carpet material into 113 products in California in 2024.[52]
  • Shaw provided more than 1 million hours of training and education to associates and customers in 2024 globally.[14]
  • CARE operated 159 public carpet-recycling drop-off sites across all 58 California counties in 2024.[52]
  • More than 680 direct and indirect jobs supported California’s carpet-recycling industry in 2024.[52]

Circular economy in the carpet industry

  • Less than 6% of U.S. waste carpet was diverted from landfills for other uses in 2018.[50]
  • 82,726,893 pounds of carpet were collected through California’s carpet stewardship program in 2024.[52]
  • 90.5% of carpet collected by California’s program was recycled in 2024.[52]
  • 74,861,213 pounds of recycled output were produced from California-collected carpet in 2024.[52]
  • 2,894,786 pounds of used carpet were sent for reuse in California in 2024.[52]

Carbon footprint in the carpet industry

  • Interface reported 517,973 GJ of manufacturing energy consumption in 2025 globally.[7]
  • Interface’s carpet cradle-to-gate footprint fell to 3.4 kg CO2e per square metre in 2024 globally.[40]
  • California carpet reuse and recycling were estimated to reduce emissions by approximately 80,917 metric tonnes CO2e in 2023.[52]
  • Replacing virgin materials with recycled carpet products could offset up to 7.5 million tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions in the United States.[50]
  • California’s carpet program reported more than 72 million metric tonnes of CO2e emissions saved in 2020.[52]

15 Statistics

Globalization & Expansion

Global supply reach is quantified; Interface reported 143 countries covered by its global services including design, sales and service groups.

Globalization in the carpet industry

  • 143 countries were covered by Interface’s global services, including its design, sales and service groups.[7]
  • Approximately 130 countries were served by Mohawk’s Flooring Rest of the World segment, which manufactures and sells carpet, carpet tile and other flooring products.[17]
  • 100+ countries represented Interface’s sales reach, supported by six manufacturing sites on four continents, according to the company’s corporate profile.[7]
  • 18 countries hosted Interface’s physical sales presence in fiscal 2024, alongside six manufacturing locations on four continents.[7]

Cultural adaptation in the carpet industry

  • 6 countries— the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, China, Thailand and Australia—manufactured Interface carpet tile for regional and international markets.[7]
  • 6 manufacturing sites across four continents enabled Interface to focus on local market needs while maintaining a global carpet-tile platform in 2024.[7]
  • 3 geographic regions—Europe, Oceania and Asia—plus South America contained Mohawk Flooring Rest of the World manufacturing operations serving local flooring markets.[17]
  • 4 regional markets—North America, Europe, Australia/New Zealand and South America—were identified by Mohawk as having leading flooring positions including carpet or related products.[17]

Supplier management in the carpet industry

  • More than 15% of Shaw’s manufacturing inputs by weight were recycled materials in 2024, reflecting supply-chain integration of recovered feedstocks.[14]
  • Nearly 1 billion pounds of carpet had been reclaimed by Shaw since 2006 through its re[TURN] reclamation program, creating a recurring recovered-material stream.[15]
  • Almost 12 million pounds of synthetic turf had been reclaimed by Shaw since 2020 and converted into NXTPlay performance pad.[14]
  • 6 manufacturing locations on four continents formed Interface’s global production network for carpet tile and related flooring products.[7]

Stakeholder management in the carpet industry

  • 3,600+ employees worked for Interface globally in fiscal 2024, supporting its carpet tile, resilient flooring and customer-service operations.[7]
  • Almost 90% of Shaw’s manufactured products were Cradle to Cradle Certified, according to the company’s recycling platform.[15]

Distribution channels in the carpet industry

  • 34 branches operated Redi Carpet after HD Supply acquired the multifamily-focused flooring supplier in 2023.[19]
  • Exclusive distribution in North America was granted to Shaw Industries for Classen’s new commercial flooring products under a 2023 strategic partnership.[20]
  • 3 channel types—dedicated sales representatives, authorized dealers and commercial distribution partners—were used by Interface to sell its flooring products globally.[7]
  • Approximately 130 countries were reached through Mohawk’s Flooring Rest of the World sales network for carpet, carpet tile and other flooring products.[17]

16 Statistics

Regional markets

Regional export receipts for Pakistan are tracked through multiple fiscal periods, including $65.284 million in FY2024.

The carpet industry in Pakistan

  • $78.713 million in carpet, rug and mat export receipts were recorded for Pakistan in FY2023.[57]
  • 2.500 million square metres of woolen carpets and rugs were exported by Pakistan during July–March FY2024.[58]
  • $65.284 million in carpet, rug and mat export receipts were recorded for Pakistan in FY2024.[57]
  • $44.640 million was the export value of Pakistan’s woolen carpets and rugs during July–March FY2024.[58]

Key questions about the Carpet Industry

What is the current size of the global carpet market?
The global carpet and rug market was estimated at $44 billion in 2025. Global Market Insights also forecast carpet market revenue to grow from $45.5 billion in 2026.
How fast is the carpet market expected to grow?
Global Market Insights forecasts the carpet market to grow from $45.5 billion in 2026 to $65.1 billion by 2035 at a 4.1% CAGR. North America accounted for 37.89% of the global carpets-and-rugs market in 2025.
Which companies lead the carpet industry?
Oriental Weavers leads Gitnux's 2026 carpet ranking with an Overall score of 9.5, with 150 million square metres annual carpet production capacity reported. Milliken & Company is the highest-ranked broadloom and rugs maker at 9.2, with supplies of carpet tile, broadloom and rugs across commercial and residential uses.
What technology changes show up in the carpet ecosystem?
SMEs in the EU adoption signals include 4.8% adopting digital-twin technology in 2023 and 33% using cloud technology in 2024. The broader textile ecosystem also reports 14% using Internet of Things technology in 2023.
How is the market structured among major brands?
Global Market Insights identified Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, Beaulieu International Group, Interface and Engineered Floors as leading companies with a combined 22.1% market share in 2025. Shaw Industries held more than 7.5%.
Which compliance or chemical-risk factors affect the industry in the U.S.?
New York’s carpet extended-producer-responsibility law requires registration and compliance for carpet producers selling into the state, with enforcement-discretion notice for producers that begin operating on or after December 31, 2026. A February 2026 investigation reported chemicals historically used for stain resistance contaminated parts of the southern United States, intensifying PFAS exposure and remediation attention.
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