Knotted carpets and textile floor coverings market in Italy

Earlier Report Observations

The Italian market for knotted carpets and textile floor coverings saw a substantial increase from 1.65 million m² in 2018 to 2.64 million m² in 2019. This expansion was driven by the launch of contemporary design collections at major events like the Salone del Mobile, which repositioned carpets as desirable interior design elements. Concurrently, growing consumer demand for advanced functional features—such as antimicrobial, antistatic, and flame-retardant properties—alongside a stronger focus on sustainability through recycled materials, stimulated broader market uptake.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a temporary downturn, but the market recovered in 2021 with an estimated 20% rebound. Heightened attention to indoor air quality and the adoption of ecological certifications like 'Blauer Engel' supported demand. By 2022, the market volume reached 3.33 million m², sustained by persistent consumer preference for hygienic, comfortable, and environmentally certified products, as well as the introduction of new safety and quality regulations for textile floor coverings.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume declined to 2.05 million m² in 2023, then experienced a slight recovery to 2.28 million m² in 2024. These fluctuations indicate ongoing adjustments in market dynamics during the latter part of the period.

Production knotted carpets and textile floor coverings in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Italy's production of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output was valued at 39 234 K $ US, marking a 19.7% drop compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, production fell by 47.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 19.2%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Italy's production of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, the country produced 2 610 K m², down 17.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, production decreased by 42.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -16.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports knotted carpets and textile floor coverings from Italy

Exports in kind, K m²

Italy's exports of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports totaled 195.5 K m², a sharp 39.0% decrease year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 32%, with a compound annual growth rate of -12.1%. The peak was in 2018 at 451.2 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 56.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports in volume terms were widely dispersed. The United States accounted for 24.3% of exports, China for 7.5%, and Germany for 5.6%, together making up just 37.4% of total flows. The remaining 62.6% was distributed among a broad range of other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's exports of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 20 964 K $ US, down 21.2% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports decreased by 6.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.3%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 28 413 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 26.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's exports in value terms showed a diversified partner structure. The United Kingdom accounted for 13.5% of exports, the United States for 8.7%, and France for 8.2%, together representing only 30.4% of total flows. The remaining 69.6% was spread across numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Imports knotted carpets and textile floor coverings to Italy

Imports in kind, K m²

Italy's imports of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, import volume was 273.9 K m², a 21.5% decrease compared to the prior year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 27.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.2%. The peak was in 2018 at 380.1 K m², which also saw the largest increase of 0.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, India, Pakistan, and Iran were the main suppliers of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings to Italy in volume terms. India accounted for 26.6% of imports, Pakistan for 16.0%, and Iran for 12.3%, together comprising 54.9% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 18 131 K $ US, down 23.8% from the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -10.3%. The highest value was in 2018 at 25 699 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, India, Pakistan, and Nepal remained the main suppliers of knotted carpets and textile floor coverings to Italy in value terms. India accounted for 22.8% of imports, Pakistan for 15.7%, and Nepal for 14.8%, jointly forming 53.3% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020