The Turkish carpet industry has increased its exports to the UK by 68% over the past four years, rising from $129 million to $217 million. Today, Turkey has overtaken Belgium and now ranks second after the Netherlands as one of the UK’s largest carpet suppliers. The goal is clear: to surpass the Netherlands and become the leading carpet exporter to the British market.
As part of the Carpet URGE Project, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Trade and organized by the Aegean Textile and Raw Materials Exporters’ Association, nine representatives from eight Turkish carpet-exporting companies will visit London between September 22–25, 2025. The program includes a visit to the renowned Flooring Show Fair in Harrogate and B2B meetings with key stakeholders in the UK carpet industry.
The initiative aims to foster long-term and sustainable business partnerships, while helping Turkish companies gather insights into pricing, quality standards, and logistics (including transportation and freight costs). These steps are designed to strengthen Turkey’s position in one of Europe’s most competitive carpet markets.
Between January and August 2025, Turkish carpet exports to the UK grew by 14%, climbing from $120 million to $137 million. In 2024, the UK imported $1.068 billion worth of carpets, with Turkey accounting for 20% of this volume.
Looking ahead, the Turkish carpet industry is targeting $500 million in annual exports to the UK, a goal that would firmly establish Turkey as the country’s top carpet supplier.
