With a decline in the carpet trade, entrepreneurs, government officials and international clients all agree that Nepali carpets should have a standard national label. A recent study by a German labelling expert found that a majority of carpet importers, wholesalers, and retailers in Europe would support such a move. Nepal Carpet Exporters Association and Central Carpet Industries Association believe this will help customers differentiate Nepali carpets from the products of other countries. The industry has suffered from other exporters that wrongly brand their products Nepal-made. In 1993-94 Nepal exported 3.3 million square metres of carpet while the figure this year stands at only 1.6 million.