Tents (other) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of tents (other) by South Africa reached $24.8 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 146 countries for exports of this product. That is 4% less 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $28.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $16.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa exports tents (other) to
Most of it went to Namibia (11%), United Kingdom (11%), Botswana (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $2.8M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 11% |
| Botswana | $2.5M | 10% |
| Australia | $2.5M | 9.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 7.2% |
| Zambia | $1.5M | 6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $599K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.62 per kg, 178% above the world average of $4.18. 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.
Tents (other) imports to South Africa
In 2024, South Africa imported tents (other) worth $2.6 million (722 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 80% |
| South Korea | $220K | 8.3% |
| United States | $57K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $48K | 1.8% |
| India | $39K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $37K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $18K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $16K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $11K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa tents (other) exports (HS 6306.29): 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 6306.29: Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of tents (other) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported tents (other) worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 146 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy tents (other) from South Africa?
Namibia was the largest buyer with 11% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (11%) and Botswana (10%). The top three together account for 32%, out of 81 buyer countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average export price of tents (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.62 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $4.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tents (other) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2021 at $29.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.6 million a year.
Does South Africa also import tents (other)?
Yes. South Africa imported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and the United States. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $22.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tents (other)?
The HS code for tents (other) is subheading 6306.29. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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