Tarpaulins and tents imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.8 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.1 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 | $4.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 734 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 900 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Nigeria imports tarpaulins and tents from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+469% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $619K | 13% |
| Kenya | $226K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $158K | 3.3% |
| United States | $106K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $88K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $72K | 1.5% |
| Italy | $42K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.8% |
| India | $36K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 48% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 23% |
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 18% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 4.7% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 4.6% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 1.4% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 31% 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Pakistan (13%) and Kenya (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 935% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $6.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tarpaulins and tents to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 6306.22 (48% of the value) and 6306.12 (23%).
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 Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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