Tarpaulins and tents imports in Ethiopia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by Ethiopia reached $2.2 million in 2024 (500 tonnes). Value fell 84% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $22.6 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 | $2.2M | 501 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.6M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Ethiopia imports tarpaulins and tents from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.2M | 54% |
| China | $727K | 32% |
| South Africa | $197K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $66K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $18K | 0.8% |
| India | $6K | 0.3% |
| United States | $4K | 0.2% |
| Austria | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 27% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 25% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 22% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 20% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 6.6% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.9% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 26% 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 Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?
Ethiopia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 500 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Ethiopia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (32%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 252% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 26% 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 Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (27% of the value) and 6306.12 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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