Analysis of Worldwide Carpet Market
The carpet and rugs industry is divided into two primary markets, residential and commercial. In 2006, the residential market made up about three-fourths of the total industry amounts shipped and the commercial market comprised approximately one fourth of the total industry shipments. Residential replacement demand is also increasing and approximately half of the industry shipments are made in response to residential replacement demand. U.S., Belgium, and Turkey are the world leaders in machine-made rugs and leading carpet markets.
Nowadays modular carpet demand is continuously increasing and has significantly outpaced the growth of the overall industry. Recycling of carpets has become one of the key factors driving demand. The growing nonresidential construction market is also pushing the carpet demand.
The report begins with an introduction of worldwide carpet and rug industry and gives an overview of types of carpets. The report throws light on the leading carpet markets and analyses modular carpet market which is an important part of the carpet industry. It discuses the emerging markets, industry trends and also gives an overview of the major players, their market shares and business strategies. It also discusses worldwide imports and exports value and volume.
1. INTRODUCTION
Carpet Types
Production Process
2. WORLDWIDE MARKET
Market Value
Exports by Region
Imports by Region
Carpets and Rugs Shipments
Modular Carpet Market
3. US MARKET
Market Value
Market Segments
Market Share
4. UK MARKET
Carpet Production
Imports
Exports
Market Outlook
5. GROWTH DRIVERS
5.1 Recycling Initiative in Carpet Industry
5.2 Growing Non-residential Construction Market in US
6. COMPANY PROFILES
Competitive Landscape
6.1 Interface
Overview
Business Strategies
Diversified Dealer Relationships
Market Segmentation Strategy
Made-to-Order Manufacturing Capabilities
6.2 Shaw Industries
Overview
Significant Developments
Ownership of Evergreen Nylon Recycling
6.3 Mohawk
Overview
Significant Developments
Purchase of Wood Flooring Assets
Acquisition of Carpet Backing Plant
Carpets and Rugs Shipments (2002-07)
Handmade Carpets - Total Export (2006-07)
Annual Export of Machine Carpets (1996-2006)
United States Carpets and Rugs Market Value (2006)
Carpet Production in UK (2002-06)
Forecast of U K Carpet Market by Segments (2008-11E)
Product Segmentation of UK Carpet Market (2007-11E)
Growing Non Residential Market Value in US (2007-08)
Interface - Revenues by Business Segments (2005-07)
Percentage of Designer Specification (2002-05)
Percentage of Designers Specifying Carpet Tile to an End Market (2002-05)
Production Capacity of Synthetic Fiber (2002-06)
Carpet Production Process
Carpet and Area Rugs Trade Worldwide (2002-06)
Total Exported Carpet and Other Floor Coverings (2006)
Exports of World Carpet and Other Floor Coverings (2006)
Imports of Carpet and Other Floor coverings (2006)
Import Value of World Carpet and Other Floor coverings (2006)
Main Export Markets for Carpet Industry (2006)
Modular Carpet Market Share (1999-2006)
Non-Institutional Carpet Tile Sales Growth (1970-2010E)
United States Carpet and Rugs Market Share (2006)
United States Rug Industry Market Segments (2006)
United Kingdom Carpet Imports & Exports (2002-06)
Worldwide Non-Residential Floor Covering Market Share (2005/10E)
Worldwide Nonresidential Flooring Demand (2002-06)
Commercial Carpet Sales Comparison (2006)
Mohawk - Total Revenue (2003-07)
Imports and Exports of Synthetic Fiber (2002-06)
Consumption of Synthetic Fiber (2002-06)
