Tarpaulins (other) imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tarpaulins (other) by the United Arab Emirates reached $2.4 million in 2024 (494 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 6% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.0 million.
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 | $2.4M | 494 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 967 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 221 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports tarpaulins (other) from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+196% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 63% |
| Pakistan | $155K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $143K | 6% |
| Italy | $133K | 5.6% |
| France | $132K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $106K | 4.4% |
| Turkey | $50K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.6% |
| Morocco | $26K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.82 per kg, close to the world average of $4.60.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tarpaulins (other) exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates exported tarpaulins (other) worth $201 thousand (228 tonnes). Most of it went to Tanzania (24%), Georgia (21%), Seychelles (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $49K | 24% |
| Georgia | $41K | 21% |
| Seychelles | $26K | 13% |
| Mauritania | $24K | 12% |
| Zambia | $16K | 7.8% |
| Greece | $8K | 3.7% |
| Angola | $7K | 3.7% |
| France | $7K | 3.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $5K | 2.5% |
| Mozambique | $4K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported tarpaulins (other) worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 494 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins (other) to the United Arab Emirates?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Pakistan (7%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tarpaulins (other) to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
Does the United Arab Emirates also export tarpaulins (other)?
Yes. The United Arab Emirates exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Georgia and the Seychelles. On balance the United Arab Emirates is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 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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