Antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) by Rwanda reached $3.3 million in 2024 (315 tonnes). Value fell 39% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $3.3M | 315 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 447 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 205 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 176 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 227 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 160 t |
Where Rwanda imports antibiotic medicines (packaged) from
Most of the value came from India (38%), China (29%), France (15%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.33 per kg, 83% below the world average of $60.15, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 antibiotic medicines (packaged) imports (HS 3004.20): 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 3004.20: Medicaments: containing antibiotics (other than penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives), for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of antibiotic medicines (packaged) imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported antibiotic medicines (packaged) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of antibiotic medicines (packaged) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.33 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $60.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of antibiotic medicines (packaged) to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged)?
The HS code for antibiotic medicines (packaged) is subheading 3004.20. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3004 page.
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