Tarpaulins and tents imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by Mozambique reached $9.5 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.0 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 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 914 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 718 t |
Where Mozambique imports tarpaulins and tents from
Most of the value came from China (42%), South Africa (18%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 42% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 18% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 16% |
| France | $1.2M | 13% |
| Denmark | $179K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $137K | 1.4% |
| India | $125K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $118K | 1.2% |
| Venezuela | $111K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $111K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 61% |
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 13% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 11% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 9.2% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 5.4% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.4% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.33 per kg, 37% 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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The shipment records behind Mozambique 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique imported tarpaulins and tents worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 780% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.33 per kg in 2024, 37% above 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 Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 225%. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 6306.22 (61% of the value) and 6306.29 (13%).
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