UK carpet manufacturing turnover declined in 2024

According to newly released data from the ONS, the value of carpets and rugs produced in the UK declined in 2024, with total sales dropping to £767.9 million, compared with £798.3 million in 2023. This 3.8% decrease marks the first downturn in three years, following a period of steady growth that saw turnover rise from £716.4 million in 2021 to £784.7 million in 2022, and then reach a record high in 2023.

While the 2024 figure remains well above the £587.6 million recorded in 2020, it may signal a return to more typical trading levels after the strong performance of the post-pandemic years. The decline could also reflect the broader economic difficulties faced by UK manufacturers during this time.