Tarpaulins and tents imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by the DR Congo reached $8.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 3% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $8.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 486 t |
Where the DR Congo imports tarpaulins and tents from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Tanzania (25%), Kenya (22%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 32% |
| Tanzania | $2.0M | 25% |
| Kenya | $1.8M | 22% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 14% |
| Uganda | $334K | 4.1% |
| France | $55K | 0.7% |
| Pakistan | $40K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.4% |
| India | $33K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $21K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 27% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 26% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 17% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 17% |
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 9.8% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 3.9% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.13 per kg, 32% 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo 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 the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported tarpaulins and tents worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Tanzania (25%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.13 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tarpaulins and tents to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. The peak was 2022 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6306.19 (27% of the value) and 6306.40 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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