Tarpaulins and tents imports in Namibia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Namibia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $9.3 million (964 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.3M | 964 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 929 t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 654 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 783 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 950 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 789 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where Namibia imports tarpaulins and tents from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.3M | 79% |
| China | $1.8M | 19% |
| Portugal | $36K | 0.4% |
| Cambodia | $36K | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $35K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $35K | 0.4% |
| Brunei | $26K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $15K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $13K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 33% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 31% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 14% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 7.8% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 6.8% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 5.6% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.61 per kg, 58% 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.
Tarpaulins and tents exports from Namibia
Namibia exported $348 thousand of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia 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 Namibia?
Namibia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 964 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Namibia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (19%) and Portugal (0%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Bangladesh grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.61 per kg in 2024, 58% 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 Namibia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Namibia also export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Namibia exported $348 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Botswana. On balance Namibia is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (33% of the value) and 6306.22 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Namibia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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