Tarpaulins (other) imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins (other) by Saudi Arabia reached $4.2 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% 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 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 485 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 811 t |
| 2017 | $485K | 116 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports tarpaulins (other) from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (48%), China (41%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 68% below the world average of $4.60, 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 Saudi Arabia tarpaulins (other) imports (HS 6306.19): 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 6306.19: Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of tarpaulins (other) imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported tarpaulins (other) worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins (other) to Saudi Arabia?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (41%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $4.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tarpaulins (other) to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $485 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 760%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins (other)?
The HS code for tarpaulins (other) is subheading 6306.19. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6306 page.
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