🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of tarpaulins and tents: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $249.3 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 224 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $387.6 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 | $249.3M | 33.8K t |
| 2023 | $285.4M | 32.1K t |
| 2022 | $387.6M | 48.2K t |
| 2021 | $354.2M | 49.2K t |
| 2020 | $271.6M | 33.8K t |
| 2019 | $254.8M | 31.4K t |
| 2018 | $233.9M | 29.6K t |
| 2017 | $229.5M | 28.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports tarpaulins and tents from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $143.1M | 57% |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | $23.9M | 9.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $16.4M | 6.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $13.6M | 5.4% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $8.0M | 3.2% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $5.3M | 2.1% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $4.2M | 1.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $3.4M | 1.4% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $3.3M | 1.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 1.3% |
Types of tarpaulins and tents under HS 6306
| 6306.22 | Tents: of synthetic fibres | 46% |
| 6306.12 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of synthetic fibres | 30% |
| 6306.29 | Tents: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 8.6% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods: (of textile materials), n.e.c in heading no. 6306 | 5.8% |
| 6306.40 | Camping goods: pneumatic mattresses | 3.6% |
| 6306.30 | Sails: for boats, sailboards or landcraft | 3.4% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins, awnings and sunblinds: of textile materials other than synthetic fibres | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price of tarpaulins and tents
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, 21% above the world average of $6.10. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports tarpaulins and tents
The United Kingdom exported $41.4 million of tarpaulins and tents in 2024 (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (14%), Sweden (13%), Netherlands (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $6.0M | 15% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $5.2M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $4.9M | 12% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.3M | 10% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $3.4M | 8.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $3.2M | 7.7% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $994K | 2.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $832K | 2% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $668K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 Kingdom: questions
What is the value of tarpaulins and tents imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported tarpaulins and tents worth $249.3 million in 2024 (33.8 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import tarpaulins and tents from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (57%), Bangladesh (10%), Germany (7%).
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $6.10 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export tarpaulins and tents?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported tarpaulins and tents worth $41.4 million in 2024, mainly to France, Sweden, Netherlands.
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 Kingdom?
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