Tarpaulins and tents imports in Libya: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by Libya reached $16.0 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $16.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 859 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 869 t |
Where Libya imports tarpaulins and tents from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (36%), Turkey (34%), China (26%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+833% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $5.8M | 37% |
| Turkey | $5.5M | 34% |
| China | $4.1M | 26% |
| Egypt | $313K | 2% |
| Kuwait | $224K | 1.4% |
| India | $21K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
| Austria | $2K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 52% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 25% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 10% |
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 10% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 1.5% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 37% 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.
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The shipment records behind Libya 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 Libya?
Libya imported tarpaulins and tents worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Libya?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by Turkey (34%) and China (26%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 833% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 37% 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 Libya changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 606%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Libya the largest six-digit codes were 6306.19 (52% of the value) and 6306.22 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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