Tarpaulins and tents imports in Lebanon: data, top suppliers and prices
Lebanon imported $2.3 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (227 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.3M | 227 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 467 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 558 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 641 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 959 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.2K t |
Where Lebanon imports tarpaulins and tents from
China alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 61% |
| Pakistan | $194K | 8.5% |
| France | $146K | 6.4% |
| Vietnam | $99K | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $82K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $81K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $73K | 3.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $34K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $32K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 42% |
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 22% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 15% |
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 11% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 7.2% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 2.6% |
| 6306.30 | Sails: for boats, sailboards or landcraft | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.02 per kg, 64% above the world average of $6.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 Lebanon?
Lebanon imported tarpaulins and tents worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 227 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Lebanon?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Pakistan (9%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.02 per kg in 2024, 64% above 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 Lebanon changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 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 Lebanon the largest six-digit codes were 6306.12 (42% of the value) and 6306.29 (22%). 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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