CARPET CITY’-BHADOHI largest hand-knotted carpet weaving industry hubs in South Asia
Bhadohi District is known by the name ‘CARPET CITY’ as it is home to the largest hand-knotted carpet weaving industry hubs in South Asia. A large number of buyers from domestic and overseas markets visit Bhadohi in connection with business deals In view of export enhancement of the carpet sector, Government of UP has built a Carpet Expo Mart at Carpet City Bhadohi in 7.5 Acres of land for improving the vast potential of exporting Bhadohi Carpets. carpet export promotion council chairman ummer hameed told It is India’s one of the state of the art project for carpet sector.Carpet Expo Mart at Bhadohi is a Green Mart with Solar Power, having following key features: Mart is centrally air conditioned with all other facilities of international standard i.e. Fully-furnished conference hall which will facilitate for physical and virtual meetings. 94 permanent shops of approx. 130 sq. mtr. for display of Handmade Carpets and other floor coverings. Mart is having exhibition area / Hall of 7000 sq. mtr. in which CEPC will organize 4day international 15 to 18 october 2022
Carpet industry is a labor intensive industry, which is spread over a large area, millions of people are associated with it, the industry is running with the cooperation of many institutions, exporters and importers, one of them is the main institution.From this four-day fair to be organized by cepc on 15th October, people believe that there will be a lot of change in the industry, industry formation and thinking is expected to change.Bhadohi is the world’s largest manufacturer of handmade carpets. The economy here will be greatly benefited by the establishment of this fair. The attention of the government will also increase towards this industry. In future, the lack of infrastructure facilities here will also be fulfilled.India is today a clear leader in the international handmade carpet market. India’s heritage of handmade carpet has been recognized worldwide with a commending share in global exports, for its subtle elegance, eco-friendliness and exquisite vibrant color craftsmanship with a human touch.2021-2022 export 16640/- crore
India is exporting to more than 70 countries in the world, mainly to the USA, Germany, Canada, U.K., Australia, South Africa, France, Italy, Brazil, etc. Started exporting to China.Ranked No. 1: Indian Handmade Carpet Industry has number one in the international handmade carpet market both in terms of value and volume. India exports 85-90% of its total Carpet production
The Direction of Exports from India :- Main Countries of Exports – India is exporting to more than 70 countries in the world, mainly to USA, Germany, Canada, U.K., Australia, South Africa, France, Italy, Brazil etc. Started exporting to China USA 55% Europe 27% Rest of World