Tarpaulins and tents imports in Zambia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Zambia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.9 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 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 331 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 531 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 864 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 655 t |
Where Zambia imports tarpaulins and tents from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 68% |
| China | $885K | 21% |
| Greece | $184K | 4.3% |
| Kenya | $46K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $43K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $39K | 0.9% |
| India | $34K | 0.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $28K | 0.6% |
| Brunei | $25K | 0.6% |
| France | $25K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6306
| 6306.29 | Tents (other) | 44% |
| 6306.22 | Synthetic fibre tents | 18% |
| 6306.19 | Tarpaulins (other) | 16% |
| 6306.12 | Synthetic tarpaulins | 11% |
| 6306.90 | Camping goods (textiles) | 11% |
| 6306.30 | Sails | 0.3% |
| 6306.40 | Pneumatic mattresses | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.96 per kg, 35% 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia 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 Zambia?
Zambia imported tarpaulins and tents worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply tarpaulins and tents to Zambia?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (21%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of tarpaulins and tents per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.96 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $6.10 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 and tents to Zambia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for tarpaulins and tents?
The HS code for tarpaulins and tents is heading 6306. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 6306.29 (44% of the value) and 6306.22 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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