Domestic technical textiles Industry Segment-wise consumption of ...

Imports of HDPE/PP Tarpaulin
The estimated import figures for tarpaulins are as given below:-
HS Code Description
Imports
Quantity
Imports
(in Rs crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
63062900,
63069990
PP TARPAULIN*
Approx. 500 –
600 MT
~ 1.5 - 2
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* PVC coated tarpaulins are also imported under the HS code 63061990,
though rarely
The contribution of imports in the overall HDPE/PP tarpaulins consumption in India is very low.
Almost 100% of the Indian imports of PP Tarpaulin are from China.
Exports of HDPE/PP Tarpaulin
The estimated export figures for tarpaulins are as given below:-
HS Code Description
Exports
Quantity
Exports
(in Rs crore)
2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)
63061990
HDPE
TARPAULIN*
Approx. 15,000
sq.m.
~ 1 – 1.5
Source: IBIS, DGCIS, IMaCS Analysis
* Tarpaulins worth Rs 5 crore of cotton canvas and jute are also exported from
India to Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Australia and Sri Lanka
The share of exports in the overall HDPE/PP tarpaulins production in India is very low. Almost 80%
of the Indian exports of HDPE Tarpaulin are to USA. Exports to Germany and African countries like
Kenya account for the remaining 20% exports. There will only be a minor or negligible growth in
exports by 2012-13.
Key importers & exporters
The key exporters of tarpaulin from India are Gujarat Raffia Industries Ltd., Shree Rama Multi Tech
Ltd., Commercial SynBags Ltd., Tarpaulins India Tarp (P) Ltd., S K Enterprise, Texel Industries Ltd.,
Ranka International Limited, etc
Key machinery manufacturers/suppliers in India
The main machine required for tarpaulin manufacturing is the 8-10 Wide width Shuttle Loom. The
main suppliers of these looms in India are:
• Lohia Starlinger Limited
• J. P. Industries