Aluminium alloy rods imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.7 million of aluminium alloy rods in 2024 (519 tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 519 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 381 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 210 t |
| 2021 | $549K | 142 t |
| 2020 | $538K | 151 t |
| 2019 | $244K | 62 t |
| 2018 | $661K | 161 t |
| 2017 | $459K | 171 t |
Where Rwanda imports aluminium alloy rods from
Uganda alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.18 per kg, close to the world average of $4.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda aluminium alloy rods imports (HS 7604.29): 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 7604.29: Aluminium: alloys, bars, rods and profiles, other than hollow.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium alloy rods imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported aluminium alloy rods worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 519 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium alloy rods to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Kenya (11%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 236% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium alloy rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.18 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium alloy rods to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $459 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $969 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium alloy rods?
The HS code for aluminium alloy rods is subheading 7604.29. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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