Tarpaulins and tents imports in Iraq: data, top suppliers and prices
Iraq imported $10.0 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 20% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.7 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 | $10.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 4.2K t |
Where Iraq imports tarpaulins and tents from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+957% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 56% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 17% |
| Pakistan | $1.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $477K | 4.8% |
| United States | $467K | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $73K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $35K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $31K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $29K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 43% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 17% |
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 15% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 13% |
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 12% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 46% 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 Iraq?
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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 Iraq?
Iraq imported tarpaulins and tents worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Iraq?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 957% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 46% 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 Iraq changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $29.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Iraq the largest six-digit codes were 6306.22 (43% of the value) and 6306.19 (17%). 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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