Tarpaulins and tents imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by Egypt reached $6.1 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 455 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 719 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 712 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 469 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 400 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 235 t |
Where Egypt imports tarpaulins and tents from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (45%), China (20%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $2.7M | 45% |
| China | $1.2M | 20% |
| Turkey | $833K | 14% |
| Germany | $431K | 7.1% |
| Brazil | $311K | 5.1% |
| Russia | $224K | 3.7% |
| Vietnam | $65K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $58K | 1% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $41K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 49% |
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 21% |
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 13% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 13% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 1.4% |
| 6306.30 | Sails: for boats, sailboards or landcraft | 1.4% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.96 per kg, 51% 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 Egypt
Egypt exported $592 thousand of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (32 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Libya accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Palestine grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $313K | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $173K | 29% |
| Palestine | $30K | 5% |
| Morocco | $29K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $20K | 3.4% |
| Sudan | $9K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $8K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.5% |
| Bahrain | $2K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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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 Egypt?
Egypt imported tarpaulins and tents worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Egypt?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 499% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.96 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $6.10 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of tarpaulins and tents to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 473%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Egypt exported $592 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Saudi Arabia and Palestine. On balance Egypt is a net importer of this product, by about $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (49% of the value) and 6306.12 (21%). It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6306 page.
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