If you're a Canadian retailer, Amazon FBA seller, or interior designer looking for shaggy carpet wholesale prices, the most direct path is buying from Tianjin Wuqing factories in China — where most of the world's shaggy carpets are made.
I've been sourcing shaggy carpets from these factories for Canadian clients for 6 years. Here's the real numbers for 2026.
These are factory-direct prices quoted in USD per square meter, FOB Tianjin port. They include the cost of the carpet, standard packaging, and export documentation. They do NOT include shipping to Canada.
| Type | Material | Pile Height | FOB Tianjin (USD/sqm) | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Shaggy | Polyester | 20-30mm | $3.50–$4.50 | 50 pcs |
| Solid Shaggy | Acrylic | 20-40mm | $4.50–$6.00 | 50 pcs |
| 3D Embossed Shaggy | Polyester | 15-25mm | $4.00–$5.50 | 100 pcs |
| High-Pile Shag | Polyester/Acrylic | 50-80mm | $6.00–$8.00 | 50 pcs |
| Cut-and-Loop Shaggy | Polyester | 20-35mm | $4.50–$6.00 | 100 pcs |
| Wool Blend Shaggy | 80% Wool / 20% Nylon | 20-40mm | $8.00–$12.00 | 30 pcs |
Notes: Prices are for standard sizes. Most common export sizes are: 80×150cm, 100×200cm, 120×180cm, 160×230cm. Custom sizes available — typically 10-15% above standard size pricing.
Tianjin Wuqing factories produce several distinct categories of shaggy carpets. Understanding the difference matters for both pricing and market positioning.
The most common and lowest-cost option. Produced in large batches of standard colors (beige, grey, cream, brown, white). Faster production, lower MOQ (50 pcs per color). Best for retailers stocking standard colorways.
Pattern is created by cutting some pile loops shorter than others, creating a 3D texture effect. More decorative than solid shaggy. Requires longer setup time, higher MOQ (100 pcs). Better margins for boutique retailers.
Pile heights of 50mm and above. Premium feel, higher price point. Requires more material and careful packaging. MOQ typically 50 pcs. Popular for luxury residential and hospitality projects.
Combines cut pile and loop pile in the same carpet. Creates geometric or floral patterns. More complex to manufacture, MOQ 100 pcs. Good for stores targeting design-conscious buyers.
Your own brand logo hang tag, custom packaging, custom size run. MOQ 100-200 pcs. Allows you to build your own brand identity. Many successful Amazon sellers start here.
Realistic first order for Canadian small retailers: 50-100 pieces of solid shaggy carpets in 2-3 colorways. This fits in half a 20ft container, keeping total product cost around $3,000-8,000 FOB.
The MOQ rules at Tianjin factories generally work like this:
The FOB price is just the start. Here's what actually goes into the total cost of shaggy carpets delivered to your warehouse in Canada.
Example: 100 pieces of 80×150cm solid polyester shaggy, FOB $4.00/sqm.
| Cost Item | Calculation | USD |
|---|---|---|
| FOB Carpet (100 pcs × 1.2 sqm × $4.00) | 120 sqm × $4.00 | $480 |
| Sea Freight (20ft container, ~800 sqm) | Shared — 15% of container cost | $180 |
| Insurance | ~1% of cargo value | $7 |
| Canadian Customs Duty | 6.5% (textile classification) | $44 |
| GST/HST | 5% (federal) + provincial | $36 |
| Port Handling & Customs Broker | Flat fee | $150 |
| Total Landed Cost | $897 | |
| Effective cost per sqm | $897 / 120 sqm | $7.48/sqm |
So a $4.00/sqm FOB shaggy carpet actually costs about $7.50/sqm landed in Vancouver. Compare that to the $15-20/sqm you'd pay from a Canadian importer, and you still save roughly 40-60%.
Many Canadian retailers and Amazon sellers order shaggy carpets with their own brand identity. Here's what's typically available as OEM:
OEM timeline for shaggy carpets: Digital proof (1-2 weeks) → Sample approval (2-3 weeks) → Bulk production (4-6 weeks) → Shipping (25-35 days). Total: 8-12 weeks from concept to your door.
The sea freight route from Tianjin to Canada is well-established. Here's the typical timeline:
| Port | Transit Time | Total Door-to-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 25-28 days | 8-10 weeks |
| Toronto (via Vancouver rail) | 30-35 days | 9-11 weeks |
| Montreal | 33-38 days | 10-12 weeks |
"Door-to-door" includes: production (4-6 weeks) + port handling (1 week) + sea freight + Canadian customs clearance (2-5 days) + delivery to your warehouse.
Planning tip: The production and shipping window is 8-12 weeks minimum. If you're stocking for holiday sales, place your order by July-August at the latest. For Chinese New Year (January-February), place orders by October-November.
Yes. Most factories offer samples at approximately 2-3× the per-sqm production price. A standard 80×150cm solid shaggy sample typically costs $12-18/sqm. Sample production takes 1-2 weeks, shipping 3-4 weeks express or 6-8 weeks sea freight. Total sample lead time: 3-5 weeks.
Most common export sizes (in cm): 60×90, 80×150, 100×200, 120×180, 140×200, 160×230, 200×300. Square sizes (150×150, 200×200) are also available. Round and oval shapes possible but require custom tooling — MOQ 100 pieces.
Canadian carpet flammability falls under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. Standard polyester and acrylic shaggy carpets typically meet existing requirements. If you need fire-retardant treated carpets, discuss this with your factory at the order stage — additional treatment adds approximately $0.30-0.50/sqm and 1-2 weeks to production.
Standard options: cotton canvas backing (most common), latex non-slip backing (recommended for hardwood floors), jute backing (more natural, eco-conscious markets), and felt backing (for office/commercial use). Non-slip latex is the most popular for Canadian retail.
A 20ft container holds approximately 800-1,200 sqm of shaggy carpets depending on pile height and packaging efficiency. For 80×150cm carpets (1.2 sqm each), a 20ft container holds approximately 600-800 pieces. For 160×230cm carpets (3.68 sqm each), approximately 200-300 pieces.