Tarpaulins and tents imports in Botswana: data, top suppliers and prices
Botswana imported $5.4 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (683 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.4M | 683 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 942 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 754 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 694 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 814 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 774 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 803 t |
Where Botswana imports tarpaulins and tents from
South Africa alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.0M | 94% |
| China | $255K | 4.8% |
| Namibia | $67K | 1.3% |
| Australia | $8K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 47% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 20% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 13% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 11% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 5.1% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 2.3% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.86 per kg, 29% above the world average of $6.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Botswana?
The shipment records behind Botswana tarpaulins and tents imports (HS 6306): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 Botswana?
Botswana imported tarpaulins and tents worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 683 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Botswana?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by China (5%) and Namibia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $6.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tarpaulins and tents to Botswana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Botswana the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (47% of the value) and 6306.22 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Botswana reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World tarpaulins and tents trade: top importers and exporters
Tarpaulins and tents product types in Botswana
More trade data for Botswana
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.