Tarpaulins and tents imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Ghana imported tarpaulins and tents worth $8.1 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). That is 95% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 966 t |
Where Ghana imports tarpaulins and tents from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 57% |
| United States | $2.5M | 31% |
| Pakistan | $422K | 5.2% |
| India | $155K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $88K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $70K | 0.9% |
| Romania | $31K | 0.4% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $22K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 39% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 36% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 15% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 5.9% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 2.5% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 1.7% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.16 per kg, close to the world average of $6.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana imported tarpaulins and tents worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 95% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Ghana?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by the United States (31%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.16 per kg in 2024, 15% 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 Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $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 Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (39% of the value) and 6306.22 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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