Tarpaulins and tents imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $4.1 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 775 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 627 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Angola imports tarpaulins and tents from
The largest suppliers were China (23%), South Africa (19%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $953K | 23% |
| South Africa | $792K | 19% |
| Portugal | $517K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $388K | 9.5% |
| Netherlands | $335K | 8.2% |
| United States | $328K | 8% |
| France | $213K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $177K | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $117K | 2.9% |
| Pakistan | $58K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 23% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 22% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 22% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 15% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 15% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 2.1% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, 57% below the world average of $6.10, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tarpaulins and tents exports from Angola
Exports of tarpaulins and tents by Angola reached $432 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: France accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $319K | 74% |
| South Africa | $72K | 17% |
| Zambia | $24K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 2.7% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $0K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola tarpaulins and tents imports (HS 6306): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6306: Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboards or landcraft; camping goods.
Common questions
What is the value of tarpaulins and tents imported by Angola?
Angola imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($953 thousand), followed by South Africa (19%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $6.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tarpaulins and tents to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Angola exported $432 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, South Africa and Zambia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (23% of the value) and 6306.22 (22%).
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