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BY: G.P. GANDHI
INDIA CAPITALISING ON
HANDMADE CARPETS
India has emerged as the largest exporter of handmade carpets in the world beating Iran and China.
T
he Indian carpets are
renowned the world
over for their exquisite
designs, subtle elegance,
attractive colours and
workmanship. The magnificence of
Indian carpet weaving and the intricate patterns that have emerged from
it have substantially increased
India’s carpet exports and placed it
prominently in the international carpet map.
The Indian carpet
industry is primarily
export-oriented.
Though it experienced major setback during the
period 19962000 due to
the issue of
child labour, it has overcome the jolt
by implying special measures like
‘rugmark’ and ‘kaleen’ labels that
ensure non-involvement of child
labour in the making of carpets.
The carpet industry in India provides employment to around 2.5 million people in backward and inaccessible rural areas of the country where
other employment opportunities are
very remote.
Rugs and carpets of different
types are woven in each state of India. However, each state has its own
specialties and qualities. Kashmir
can be called the fort of Indian oriental carpets and rugs. Famous for
hand-knotted woollen and silk carpets, these are a symbol of quality
and artistic expertise. Pure silk carpets of Kashmir are such
high-quality that they
are woven with 324600 knots per square
inch to capture the
fine lines of the
pattern. Kashmir
is also known for
namdas, hook
rugs
and
gabbas.
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Bhadohi, Mirzapur and Varanasi
region (Uttar Pradesh) account for
more than 90 per cent of carpets
produced in the country. The car-
pets in the region are known for their
The Carpet Export Promotion
unmatched styles and elegance.
Council (CEPC) under the aegis of
The Office of Development ComOffice of Development Commissioner
missioner (Handicrafts) under the
(Handicrafts) over the years has been
Ministry of Texplaying an important role in proTable I
tiles, governmoting exports of hand-knotted carment of India, is
pets and other floor coverings in the
World Imports of Floor Coverings, Etc by
the nodal agency
overseas markets through its variMajor Countries During 2002 and 2003
for
formulation
ous initiatives such as extending fi(US$ million)
and implementanancial assistance to exporters, idenCountry
2002
2003
Per cent growth
tion of several
tifying export markets, sponsoring
schemes for detrade and industry for participation
USA
1,674.2
1,822.9
8.88
velopment
of
carin fairs and exhibitions both within
Germany
1,049.3
1,122.2
15.81
pets at the centhe country and abroad, conducting
UK
1,044.9
1,210.1
6.95
tral level. It propublicity campaigns abroad about the
Japan
562.1
580.1
3.20
vides necessary
quality of Indian carpets, locating
Canada
515.4
539.5
4.68
guidance to the
suppliers of repute and standing for
France
370.4
431.4
16.47
state governoverseas buyers/importers, providing
ments for formucredibility reports to foreign buyers,
Netherlands
242.7
285.8
17.76
lation and implearranging of buyer-seller meets, asBelgium
211.3
239.4
13.30
mentation of the
sisting exporters in the settlement
Italy
200.7
231.4
15.30
promotional
of their disputes, and adoption of
Switzerland
163.8
176.3
7.63
programmes.
label ‘kaleen,’ which implies that no
Mexico
174.1
170.1
(–) 2.30
Spain
141.6
175.0
23.59
Table III
Australia
126.5
165.8
31.07
Statewise Major Carpet Production
World total
8,598.6
9,575.4
11.36
Centres in India
Source: United Nations, Yearbook of International Trade Statistics 2004,
Volume I—Trade by Commodity, Geneva
Table II
World Exports of Floor Coverings, Etc by
Major Countries During 2002 and 2003
(US$ million)
Country
Belgium
China
Netherlands
USA
India
Iran
Germany
Turkey
UK
France
Pakistan
Canada
Italy
World total
2002
2003
2,035.5
768.5
627.8
734.6
619.5
627.1
441.6
286.8
329.8
264.1
243.7
202.9
125.4
8,831.7
2,297.9
875.8
821.7
733.0
729.1
667.3
510.3
381.7
361.5
299.1
231.0
208.6
153.9
9,981.8
Per cent growth
12.89
13.96
30.89
(–) 0.22
17.69
6.41
15.56
33.09
9.61
13.25
(–) 5.21
2.81
22.73
13.02
Source: United Nations, Yearbook of International Trade Statistics 2004,
Volume I—Trade by Commodity, Geneva
State
Production centres
Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, Bhadohi, Gopiganj, Khamaria, Ghosia,
Madhosingh Mirzapur, Agra, Shahjahanpur
Srinagar, Baramulla, Anantnag, Jammu, Leh
Jaipur, Bikaner, Tonk
Amritsar
Panipat
Gwalior
Obra, Danapur, Madhubani
Dharamshala
Darjeeling
Elluru, Warangal
Bangalore
Pondicherry
Jammu & Kashmir
Rajasthan
Punjab
Haryana
Madhya Pradesh
Bihar
Himachal Pradesh
West Bengal
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Pondicherry
Table IV
Categorywise Major Production Centres
Category
Centres
Handmade woolen durries
Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Agra, Jaipur,
Panipat and Bangalore
Kashmir
Srinagar (J&K), Agra and Gwalior
Kashmir
Pure silk carpets
Staple synthetic carpets
Chairnstitch rugs
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Table V
Categorywise India’s Exports of Carpets During 2003-04 and 2004-05
(Rs crore)
Item
2003-04
2004-05
Carpets and other textile floor coverings woven not tufted/locked, made-up
including ‘Kaleen’, ‘Schumacks’ and ‘Karamanie’ and similar hand-woven rugs
1,649.75
1,770.84
7.33
Carpets and other textile floor coverings, knotted whether/not made-up
811.55
781.39
(–) 3.72
Other carpets and textile floor coverings made-up
539.29
554.43
2.81
Carpets and other textile floor coverings tufted made-up
368.59
367.93
(–) 0.18
4.51
18.77
316.19
3,373.69
3,493.36
3.55
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of felt not tufted/locked made-up
Total (all India)
Per cent growth
Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, Monthly Statistics of India’s Foreign Trade: Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005, Kolkata
Table VI
Itemwise India’s Exports of Major Varieties of Carpets During 2003-04 and 2004-05
(Rs crore)
Item
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair of pile construction, not made up
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Carpets made of wool/fine animal hair, tufted, made up
Durries of cotton, made up
Placemat, tablemat, etc
Other carpets of jute
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
Carpetting, floor rugs and the like
Coir matting, woven, powerloom
Carpets of silk, made up
Other knitted carpets, etc
Other floor coverings of coir
Other textile floor coverings, made up
Druggets
Other floor coverings
Durries of wool, made up
Carpets of animal hair not of pile construction, made up
Carpets, etc of silk
Carpets of blended jute
Carpets, etc of cotton (not durries)
Knitted carpets, carpeting, rugs, mats and mattings
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair
Carpets etc of cotton (not durries)
Kaleen, Schumacks, Karmanie and similar hand-woven rugs
Other textile floor coverings, made up
Total (all India)
2003-04
2004-05
728.52
755.12
273.82
193.97
177.59
55.40
55.04
43.57
94.53
64.93
56.53
36.25
20.10
59.60
42.52
47.79
11.57
18.13
30.84
34.76
3.41
17.10
5.36
13.35
28.45
2,779.79
747.54
669.28
286.73
177.85
126.48
126.25
102.45
64.61
57.33
51.81
47.08
41.89
41.03
38.49
32.06
31.61
28.77
27.28
25.39
24.52
21.44
20.89
16.05
15.72
14.09
2,583.62
Per cent growth
Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, Monthly Statistics of India’s Foreign Trade: Exports & Re-Exports March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata
2.61
(–) 11.37
4.71
(–) 8.31
(–) 28.78
127.89
86.14
49.29
(–) 39.35
(–) 20.21
(–) 16.72
15.56
104.13
(–) 35.42
(–) 24.60
(–) 33.86
148.66
50.47
(–) 17.67
(–) 29.46
528.74
22.16
199.44
17.75
(–) 50.47
(–) 7.06
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child labour was involved in making
of carpets.
The CEPC has been entrusted
with the responsibility of enforcing
the new labeling system. This is
against the background that most of
the major importing countries like
Germany put this condition before
buying Indian carpets. As such, it is
mandatory to fix this label on each
and every carpet destined for exports.
For getting up-to-date information
about the latest developments in the
carpet industry, access its website at
‘www.indiancarpets.com.’
Besides, the Institute of Carpet
Technology (IICT) has been set up
at Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh) to provide training facilities in the areas of
weaving, dyeing, designing and finishing. For details of various
programmes organised by the institute, contact it through its e-mail ID
‘[email protected].’
Global trade
World imports. World imports
of floor coverings, etc by major countries in 2003, as may be seen from
Table I, registered a growth of
11.36 per cent when the same
reached a level of $9575.4 million
as against $8598.6 million in the
previous year.
USA continues to be the largest
market for Indian carpets. During
the period, it registered a growth of
8.88 per cent. The other countries
registering a steep growth comprised
Australia (31.07 per cent), Spain
(23.59 per cent), the Netherlands
(17.76 per cent), France (16.47 per
cent), Germany (15.81 per cent) and
Italy (15.30 per cent).
On the other hand, Mexico registered a marginal decline of 2.3 per
cent.
World exports. World exports
of carpets in 2003, as may be seen
from Table II, shot up to $9981.8
million from $8831.7 million in the
previous year.
Belgium continues to be the largest exporting country followed by
China, the Netherlands, USA, India,
Table VII
India’s Exports of Carpets and Related Products
to Major Markets During 2003-04 and 2004-05
(Rs crore)
Country
2003-04
2004-05
Per cent growth
USA
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Australia
Spain
Canada
Netherlands
Japan
Belgium
Denmark
Austria
Switzerland
Total (all India)
1,500.00
480.75
274.47
60.46
90.86
70.19
79.88
71.07
45.92
75.51
43.44
31.57
44.80
15.03
3,373.69
1,548.89
521.64
266.43
102.19
98.97
79.54
71.60
64.39
63.46
62.79
42.55
39.26
28.22
11.22
3,493.36
3.26
8.51
(–) 2.93
69.02
8.93
13.32
(–) 10.37
(–) 9.40
38.40
(–) 16.85
(–) 2.05
24.36
(–) 37.01
(–) 25.35
3.55
Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, Monthly Statistics of India’s Foreign Trade: Exports & Re-Exports,
March 2004 and 2005, Kolkata
Iran and Germany. India emerged
as the firth largest exporting country during the period. The countries
showing a steep growth included
Turkey (33.09 per cent), Netherlands
(30.89 per cent), Italy (22.73 per
cent), India (17.69 per cent) and Germany (15.56 per cent).
On the other hand, the countries
showing a negative growth comprised
Pakistan (5.21 per cent) and USA
(0.22 per cent).
Carpet industry in India
There are around 1200 carpet
manufacturing units, of which
around 200 are in the organised sector and the remaining in the smallscale sector. Statewise major carpet
production centres in India are
shown in Table III. Categorywise
major production centres are shown
in Table IV.
India’s exports
India has emerged as the largest exporter of handmade carpets
in the world beating Iran and China.
It has grabbed 35.5 per cent share
of the $2.6 billion export market.
China figures next with 20 per
cent share, followed by Iran (18 per
cent), Pakistan (10.4 per cent),
Nepal (4.4 per cent) and Turkey (3.4
per cent).
Categorywise. India’s exports
of carpets and carpet related products in 2004-05 registered a marginal growth of 3.55 per cent over
the previous year when the same
reached a level of Rs 3,493.36 crore
as against Rs 3,373.69 per cent in
the previous year. ‘Carpets and
other textile floor coverings, woven
not tufted/locked made-ups including kaleens, schumacks and
karamanie, and similar handwoven
rugs’ continue to be the largest
category of exports. In 2004-05, it
alone accounted for a share of 50.69
per cent of the total exports of carpets and related products from the
country.
The category ‘carpets and other
textile floor coverings of felt not
tufted/locked madeups’ registered a
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Table VIII
India’s Exports of Major Varieties of Carpets to Important Markets
During 2003-04 and 2004-05
Item/country
2003-04
2004-05
Per cent growth
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair of pile construction, not made up
USA
272.84
260.81
(–) 4.41
Germany
196.40
203.88
3.81
UK
79.40
73.10
(–) 7.93
Australia
16.45
18.34
11.49
Belgium
9.82
16.49
67.92
Spain
19.24
14.95
(–) 22.30
New Zealand
0.99
13.37
1,250.51
Sweden
11.33
12.18
7.50
Greece
7.82
11.94
52.69
Turkey
13.78
11.48
(–) 16.69
France
9.94
11.31
13.78
Austria
9.95
10.52
5.73
Denmark
12.55
10.31
(–) 17.85
Total (incl. others)
728.52
747.54
2.61
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair of pile construction, not made up
USA
424.24
398.49
(–) 6.07
Germany
124.14
127.18
2.45
UK
38.14
25.20
(–) 33.93
Canada
22.19
16.35
(–)26.32
France
18.28
11.61
(–) 36.49
Netherlands
7.67
11.25
46.68
Turkey
9.01
10.48
16.32
Spain
9.99
8.47
(–) 15.22
Australia
8.88
7.85
(–) 11.60
Italy
4.01
6.10
52.12
Belgium
11.87
4.52
(–) 61.92
Total (incl. others)
755.12
669.28
(–) 11.37
Carpets made of wool/fine animal hair, tufted, made up
USA
180.08
201.61
11.96
Germany
17.36
17.34
(–) 0.11
UK
18.55
11.77
(–) 36.55
Greece
3.72
7.77
108.87
France
8.29
6.64
(–) 19.90
Australia
5.40
6.22
15.19
Canada
5.33
5.83
9.38
Spain
5.47
5.63
2.93
Portugal
4.29
4.10
(–) 4.43
Turkey
1.95
3.43
75.90
Total (incl. others)
273.82
286.73
4.71
Durries of cotton, made up
USA
58.11
50.90
(–) 12.41
Germany
13.59
21.63
59.16
Italy
20.94
19.49
(–) 6.92
Japan
29.46
18.66
(–) 36.66
Sweden
6.43
9.36
45.57
UK
7.08
9.02
27.40
France
8.85
8.25
(–) 6.78
Australia
7.70
4.88
(–) 36.62
Spain
7.74
4.81
(–) 37.86
Portugal
4.94
3.87
(–) 21.66
Finland
6.77
3.72
(–) 45.05
Malaysia
2.17
3.17
46.08
Canada
3.43
2.95
(–) 13.99
Belgium
1.61
1.97
22.36
Denmark
1.80
1.50
(–) 16.67
Poland
0.63
1.48
134.92
Greece
1.22
1.11
(–) 9.92
Total (Incl. other)
193.97
177.85
(–) 8.31
Placemat, tablemat, etc
USA
77.70
46.62
(–) 40.00
Germany
14.88
15.83
6.38
Item/country
2003-04
2004-05
(Rs crore)
Per cent growth
Australia
8.40
12.60
UK
18.86
10.57
Italy
3.44
4.16
Sweden
5.13
3.99
Japan
7.18
3.53
Canada
5.84
3.43
Spain
5.32
2.16
Total (incl. others)
177.59
126.48
Other carpets of jute
USA
26.19
79.11
UK
5.09
10.87
Germany
2.37
6.28
Italy
2.98
3.83
Canada
2.89
3.24
France
2.47
2.64
South Africa
1.00
2.52
Australia
1.14
2.06
Spain
1.24
1.85
Denmark
0.61
1.29
Sweden
1.11
1.12
Chile
0.41
1.06
Netherlands
0.28
1.05
Total (Incl. others)
55.40
126.25
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
USA
20.88
26.44
Germany
8.37
23.89
France
4.18
9.91
UK
1.39
7.29
Malaysia
0.16
4.17
Netherlands
0.69
3.59
UAE
1.39
3.19
Greece
0.28
2.27
Australia
0.60
1.80
Canada
1.34
1.73
Italy
0.56
1.61
Singapore
0.34
1.57
Kuwait
1.07
1.51
Bahrain Is
0.39
1.27
Mauritius
0.20
1.13
Total (incl. others)
55.04
102.45
Carpetting, floor rugs and the like
USA
16.03
27.52
Germany
3.54
11.97
UK
6.85
8.22
Australia
2.06
2.40
France
1.99
2.03
Malaysia
0.48
1.89
Belgium
0.51
1.49
Austria
1.21
1.16
Canada
1.55
1.11
Total (incl. others)
43.57
64.61
Coir matting, woven, powerloom
UK
14.94
13.67
USA
34.22
13.64
France
4.62
3.49
Italy
4.57
2.66
Australia
2.86
1.91
South Africa
1.06
1.31
Japan
1.76
1.25
Spain
3.28
1.02
Total (incl. others)
94.53
57.33
Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, Monthly Statistics of India’s Foreign Trade, Exports & Re-Exports March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata
50.00
(–) 43.96
20.93
(–) 22.22
(–) 50.84
(–) 41.27
(–) 59.40
(–) 28.78
202.06
113.56
164.98
28.52
12.11
6.88
152.00
80.70
49.19
111.48
0.90
158.54
275.00
127.89
26.63
185.42
137.08
424.46
2,506.25
420.29
129.50
710.71
200.00
29.10
187.50
361.76
41.12
225.64
465.00
86.14
71.68
238.14
20.00
16.50
2.01
293.75
192.16
(–) 4.13
(–) 28.39
48.29
(–) 8.50
(–) 60.14
(–) 24.46
(–) 41.79
(–) 33.22
23.58
(–) 28.98
(–) 68.90
(–) 39.35
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Table IX
India’s Exports of Major Varieties of Carpets and Carpet Related Products
to Select Markets During 2003-04 and 2004-05
Item
2003-04
2004-05
(Rs crore)
Per cent growth
USA
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Carpets of wool fine animal hair of pile construction not made up
Carpets of wool fine animal hair tufted made up
Coir carpets and other rugs
Other carpets of jute
Durries made of cotton
Placemats, tablemats, etc
Carpetting, flooring rug and the like
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
Carpets and other floor coverings not durries of cotton
Carpets of wool fine animal hair not of pile construction made up
Carpets of silk
Other floor coverings of coir
Other floor coverings of wool fine animal hair tufted made up
Other knitted carpets etc made up
Carpets of blended jute
Other textile floor coverings made up
Coir matting, woven, powerloom
Other floor coverings of wool/fine animal hair
Durries of wool
Knitted carpets, carpeting, rugs, mats and mattings
Other carpets of cotton of felt not tufted/flocked made up
Carpets etc of cotton not durries
Total (incl. others)
Germany
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair of pile construction, not made up
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
Durries made of cotton
Coir carpets and other rugs
Carpets of wool fine animal hair tufted made up
Placemat, tablemat etc
Carpetting, floor rugs and the like
Druggets
Carpets etc of silk
Other carpets of jute
Carpets and other floor coverings not durries of cotton
Durries of wool
Total (incl. others)
UK
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair of pile construction, not made up
Coir carpets and other rugs
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Coir matting, woven, powerloom
Carpets of wool fine animal hair tufted made up
Other carpets of jute
424.24
272.84
180.08
73.03
26.19
58.11
77.70
16.03
20.88
9.83
4.32
20.86
16.57
30.36
26.02
15.79
6.68
34.22
5.67
22.93
2.83
13.08
21.49
1,500.00
398.49
260.81
201.61
130.29
79.11
50.90
44.62
27.52
26.44
25.09
24.96
23.60
22.78
20.01
18.45
15.18
13.66
13.64
12.49
12.18
11.84
11.23
10.14
1,548.89
(–) 6.07
(–) 4.41
11.96
78.41
202.06
(–) 12.41
(–) 42.57
71.68
26.63
155.24
477.78
13.14
37.48
(–) 34.09
(–) 29.09
(–) 38.63
104.49
(–) 60.14
120.28
(–) 46.88
318.37
(–) 14.14
(–) 52.82
3.26
196.40
124.14
8.37
13.59
13.16
17.36
14.88
3.54
6.23
8.06
2.37
2.21
4.75
480.75
203.88
127.18
23.89
21.63
19.53
17.34
15.83
11.97
6.83
6.48
6.28
5.86
4.54
521.64
3.81
2.45
185.42
59.16
48.40
(–) 0.12
6.38
238.14
9.63
(–) 19.60
164.98
165.16
(–) 4.42
8.51
79.40
17.13
38.14
14.94
18.55
5.09
73.10
28.12
25.20
13.67
11.77
10.87
(–) 7.93
64.16
(–) 33.93
(–) 8.50
(–) 36.55
113.56
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Item
2003-04
2004-05
Per cent growth
Durries made of cotton
Carpetting, floor rugs and the like
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
Other floor coverings of wool/fine animal hair
Carpets of silk
Other knitted carpets etc made up
Other textile floor coverings made up
100% polypropylene carpet mats with jute, rubber, latex or PU foam backing
Total (incl. others)
Italy
Durries made of cotton
Coir carpets and other rugs
Carpets and other floor coverings not durries of cotton
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Carpets of wool, fine animal hair of pile construction not made up
Placemat, tablemat, etc
KLM, Schmacks, Karmane and similar hand-woven rugs
Other carpets of jute
Other knitted carpets etc made up
Other carpets of jute
Coir matting, woven, powerloom
Total (incl. others)
France
Coir carpets and other rugs
Carpets and other textile floor coverings of wool or fine animal hair, knotted
Carpets of wool, fine animal hair of pile construction not made-up
Carpets and floor coverings, knotted other than cotton
Durries made of cotton
Carpets of wool/fine animal hair tufted made-up
Carpets and other floor coverings not durries of cotton
Placemat, tablemat, etc
Other carpets of jute
Other textile floor coverings made-up
Total (incl. others)
7.08
6.85
5.51
3.02
6.63
5.33
2.38
0.25
274.47
9.02
8.22
7.29
6.83
6.75
6.32
4.40
3.22
266.43
27.40
20.00
32.30
126.16
1.81
18.57
84.87
1188.00
(–) 2.93
20.94
8.06
8.62
4.01
4.94
3.44
1.33
2.98
3.67
1.59
4.57
60.46
19.49
14.22
9.62
6.10
5.33
4.16
3.87
3.83
3.05
2.70
2.66
102.19
(–) 6.92
76.43
11.60
52.12
7.89
20.93
190.98
28.52
(–) 16.89
69.81
(–) 41.79
69.02
4.83
18.28
5.05
4.18
8.85
8.29
1.37
3.77
2.47
0.72
90.86
11.74
11.61
11.31
9.91
8.25
6.64
3.95
3.38
2.64
2.13
98.97
143.06
(–) 36.49
123.96
137.08
(–) 6.78
(–) 19.90
188.32
(–) 10.34
68.83
195.83
8.93
Source: Compiled from the data of DGCI&S, Monthly Statistics of India’s Foreign Trade: Exports & Re-Exports, March 2004 and 2005 issues, Kolkata
record growth of 316.19 per cent.
On the other hand, the categories ‘carpets and other textile floor
coverings, knotted whether/not
madeups’ and ‘carpets and other
textile floor coverings, tufted
madeups’ registered a marginal decline of 3.72 per cent and 0.18, respectively.
Detailed itemwise data on India’s
exports of major varieties of carpets
and related products during the period 2003-04 and 2004-05 is shown
in Table VI.
Countrywise. Countrywise ex-
ports in 2004-05, as may be seen
from Table VII, show that USA continues to be the largest market for
Indian carpets and carpet related
products. In 2004-05, it registered a
marginal increase of 3.26 per cent
over the previous year when exports
to this market reached a level of Rs
1,548.89 crore as against Rs 1,500
crore in the previous year. The countries showing a phenomenal growth
during the period included Italy
(69.02 per cent), the Netherlands
(38.40 per cent) and Denmark (24.36
per cent).
On the other hand, the countries
showing a steep decline included
Austria (37.01 per cent), Switzerland
(25.35 per cent) and Japan (16.85
per cent).
India’s item-wise exports to important countries in 2003-04 and
2004-05 and countrywise exports of
major varieties of carpets and related products are shown in Tables
VIII and IX, respectively.
The author is a research officer at the
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New
Delhi