Location >> Date：2026-04-23
Abstract: As "lightweight camping" becomes the top choice for spring outdoor activities, the ongoing "camping fever" has made outdoor products such as tents and sunshades highly sought after in overseas markets. In the first two months of 2026, the export of outdoor leisure products like tents and patio umbrellas from Ningbo alone reached 1.52 billion RMB. Domestic outdoor product manufacturers are experiencing full order books, and the industrial chain is accelerating product innovation and international market expansion. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of outdoor product export dynamics and development trends based on authoritative industry data from the General Administration of Customs and other sources.
In the spring of 2026, as the weather warms up in the Northern Hemisphere, "lightweight camping" has emerged as the preferred mode of outdoor activity. The escalating "camping fever" is driving outdoor products like tents and sunshades to gain immense popularity in overseas markets. According to information released on the website of the General Administration of Customs, outdoor leisure products, as a characteristic and advantageous export industry of Ningbo, have formed a complete industrial chain integrating R&D, production, and sales, with export scales continuing to grow.
In Ningbo, Zhejiang, outdoor product manufacturers are operating with full order books. Pan Yan'er, Deputy General Manager of Jiwei Leisure Products Co., Ltd., stated: "Since the beginning of this year, the company's order volume has grown steadily, and the production lines are operating at full capacity. Currently, the average daily shipment exceeds 20 standard containers, and orders on hand are already scheduled through June." Similarly, Ningbo Qiaofeng Leisure Products Co., Ltd., which focuses on the R&D and manufacturing of tents and gazebos, adapts and improves product appearances and functions according to the customs of different regions. They have specifically developed UV-resistant, easy-to-clean, wind-resistant, and corrosion-resistant products. This targeted approach has driven a continuous increase in overseas orders, bringing the company's overall output value up by approximately 10% year-on-year.
According to statistics, from January to February 2026, Ningbo exported 1.52 billion RMB worth of outdoor leisure products such as tents, patio umbrellas, and fishing rods, representing a year-on-year increase of 2.23%. Yuyao Customs, affiliated with Ningbo Customs, proactively offered forward-reaching services by assigning dedicated personnel to establish a "one-on-one" contact mechanism with enterprises in advance, thereby enhancing the customs clearance efficiency for outdoor leisure products. They provided targeted guidance regarding the technical trade standards of destination countries to help enterprises avoid export compliance risks; efficiently handled the classification of new products to ensure accurate and smooth commodity declarations; and precisely implemented the preferential policies of origin to help enterprises fully leverage tariff reduction benefits.
Looking at broader industry data, from January to February 2026, the export value of China's industrial textile industry reached 7.71 billion USD, a substantial year-on-year increase of 17.7%. The Ningbo port exported a cumulative 2.45 billion RMB of outdoor camping products, of which tent exports accounted for 787 million RMB, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%. Industry insiders point out that with the global popularization of outdoor lifestyles and the continued momentum of the "spring economy," the export demand for outdoor leisure products such as tents and sunshades will maintain a strong growth trend.
Source: General Administration of Customs Website (
