Aluminium rods imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.8 million of aluminium rods in 2024 (743 tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $3.8M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 681 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 521 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 499 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 469 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $774K | 248 t |
Where Rwanda imports aluminium rods from
Uganda alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 70% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 24% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
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 Rwanda aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported aluminium rods worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (28%) and Kenya (15%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $774 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 394%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (70% of the value) and 7604.21 (23%).
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