Tarpaulins and tents imports in Cote d'Ivoire: data, top suppliers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire imported $3.2 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 528 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 911 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 305 t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire imports tarpaulins and tents from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Ukraine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 56% |
| Togo | $505K | 16% |
| South Africa | $268K | 8.3% |
| France | $114K | 3.5% |
| Ukraine | $92K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $85K | 2.6% |
| United States | $84K | 2.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $54K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $50K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $32K | 1% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 34% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 32% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 18% |
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 9.3% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 5.7% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.4% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 77% 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 Cote d'Ivoire
Exports of tarpaulins and tents by Cote d'Ivoire reached $805 thousand in 2024 (284 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Benin (40%), Mali (35%), Chad (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Togo grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Benin | $324K | 40% |
| Mali | $279K | 35% |
| Chad | $63K | 7.9% |
| Togo | $62K | 7.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $62K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $3K | 0.3% |
| Guinea | $1K | 0.1% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire 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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire imported tarpaulins and tents worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Cote d'Ivoire?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Togo (16%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 600% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 77% below 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 Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire exported $805 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Benin, Mali and Chad. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Cote d'Ivoire the largest six-digit codes were 6306.22 (34% of the value) and 6306.12 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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