🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia imports of tarpaulins and tents: 2024 trade data
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $64.2 million (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of tarpaulins and tents by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64.2M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 13.6K t |
| 2021 | $39.9M | 15.5K t |
| 2020 | $53.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2019 | $51.3M | 16.3K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2017 | $50.8M | 15.9K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tarpaulins and tents from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $40.4M | 63% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $17.9M | 28% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $2.2M | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $693K | 1.1% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $454K | 0.7% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $392K | 0.6% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $382K | 0.6% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $218K | 0.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $195K | 0.3% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $190K | 0.3% |
Types of tarpaulins and tents under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 49% |
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 29% |
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 9.5% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 6.5% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 4.6% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 0.9% |
| 6306.30 | Sails: for boats, sailboards or landcraft | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price of tarpaulins and tents
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 44% 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.
Saudi Arabia also exports tarpaulins and tents
In 2024, Saudi Arabia exported tarpaulins and tents worth $11.9 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Yemen (49%), United Arab Emirates (16%), Qatar (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Qatar grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇾🇪 Yemen | $5.9M | 49% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $2.0M | 17% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $1.4M | 11% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $1.2M | 10% |
| 🇸🇩 Sudan | $511K | 4.3% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $226K | 1.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $131K | 1.1% |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | $128K | 1.1% |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | $100K | 0.8% |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | $81K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
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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.
Tarpaulins and tents trade in Saudi Arabia: questions
What is the value of tarpaulins and tents imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $64.2 million in 2024 (18.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does Saudi Arabia import tarpaulins and tents from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (63%), Pakistan (28%), Turkey (3%).
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents in Saudi Arabia?
The average declared import value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.10 per kg.
Does Saudi Arabia export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported tarpaulins and tents worth $11.9 million in 2024, mainly to Yemen, United Arab Emirates, Qatar.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
Tarpaulins and tents falls under HS heading 6306 (Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds; tents (including temporary canopies and similar articles); sails for boats, sailboard). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading tarpaulins and tents with Saudi Arabia?
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