🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates imports of tarpaulins and tents: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates imported tarpaulins and tents worth $56.1 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $78.3 million.
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 | $56.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $78.3M | 15.4K t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2021 | $67.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 8.2K t |
| 2018 | $30.6M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $28.9M | 7.0K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tarpaulins and tents from
Most of the value came from China (43%), Pakistan (38%), Saudi Arabia (4%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $24.3M | 43% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $21.1M | 38% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $2.0M | 3.5% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | $977K | 1.7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $959K | 1.7% |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | $702K | 1.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $684K | 1.2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $452K | 0.8% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $384K | 0.7% |
Types of tarpaulins and tents under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 38% |
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 36% |
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 14% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 5.2% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 4.3% |
| 6306.30 | Sails: for boats, sailboards or landcraft | 2.1% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price of tarpaulins and tents
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 24% 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.
The United Arab Emirates also exports tarpaulins and tents
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.2 million (885 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (29%), Senegal (22%), Niger (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Niger grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.2M | 29% |
| 🇸🇳 Senegal | $917K | 22% |
| 🇳🇪 Niger | $669K | 16% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $285K | 6.7% |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | $218K | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | $108K | 2.6% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $80K | 1.9% |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | $75K | 1.8% |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | $66K | 1.6% |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | $62K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
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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.
Tarpaulins and tents trade in the United Arab Emirates: questions
What is the value of tarpaulins and tents imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tarpaulins and tents worth $56.1 million in 2024 (12.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Arab Emirates import tarpaulins and tents from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (43%), Pakistan (38%), Saudi Arabia (4%).
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents in the United Arab Emirates?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.10 per kg.
Does the United Arab Emirates export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.2 million in 2024, mainly to Netherlands, Senegal, Niger.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
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