Aluminium structural sections imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported aluminium structural sections worth $2.7 million (354 tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.5 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 | $2.7M | 354 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 461 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 387 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 709 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 820 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 555 t |
Where Rwanda imports aluminium structural sections from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 71% |
| Turkey | $172K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $167K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $151K | 5.6% |
| Uganda | $140K | 5.2% |
| Italy | $137K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.3% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 56% |
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 44% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.60 per kg, close to the world average of $7.18.
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 structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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 7610: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported aluminium structural sections worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 169th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (6%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.60 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7610.10 (56% of the value) and 7610.90 (44%).
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