Tarpaulins and tents imports in Senegal: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Senegal imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.4 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $4.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 388 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 506 t |
Where Senegal imports tarpaulins and tents from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 56% |
| United Arab Emirates | $917K | 21% |
| Pakistan | $179K | 4.1% |
| Portugal | $168K | 3.8% |
| France | $123K | 2.8% |
| Albania | $108K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $86K | 2% |
| South Africa | $83K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $44K | 1% |
| Spain | $25K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 37% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 37% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 15% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 6.4% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 3.3% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.6% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 69% 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.
Tarpaulins and tents exports from Senegal
Senegal exported $226 thousand of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (101 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Chad (49%), Burundi (15%), France (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Burundi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Chad | $110K | 49% |
| Burundi | $33K | 15% |
| France | $31K | 14% |
| Comoros | $23K | 10% |
| DR Congo | $8K | 3.4% |
| Gambia | $7K | 3.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $7K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 1.1% |
| Mauritania | $2K | 0.8% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Senegal?
The shipment records behind Senegal 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 Senegal?
Senegal imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Senegal?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (21%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $6.10 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 and tents to Senegal changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Senegal also export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. Senegal exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Chad, Burundi and France. On balance Senegal is a net importer of this product, by about $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Senegal the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (37% of the value) and 6306.22 (37%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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