Blood product imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported blood product worth $17.6 million (105 tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $154.8 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 | $17.6M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $27.4M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $54.8M | 63 t |
| 2021 | $154.8M | 365 t |
| 2020 | $37.6M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 61 t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 156 t |
| 2017 | $25.5M | 51 t |
Where Rwanda imports blood product from
Most of the value came from Belgium (44%), India (20%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $7.8M | 45% |
| India | $3.6M | 21% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 7.8% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| Denmark | $561K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $283K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $262K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $172K | 1% |
| France | $162K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3002
| 3002.20 | Human vaccines | 67% |
| 3002.30 | Veterinary vaccines | 9.5% |
| 3002.90 | Toxins and microorganism cultures | 8.8% |
| 3002.11 | Malaria diagnostic test kits | 5.3% |
| 3002.15 | Immunological products (packaged) | 5.1% |
| 3002.12 | Antisera and blood fractions | 4.2% |
| 3002.13 | Immunological products (bulk unmixed) | 0% |
| 3002.14 | Immunological products (mixed packaged) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $168.03 per kg, 78% below the world average of $759.25, 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 blood product imports (HS 3002): 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 3002: Human blood; animal blood for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses; antisera, other blood fractions, immunological products, modified or obtained by biotechnological processes; vaccines, toxins, cultures of micro-organisms (excluding yeasts) etc.
Common questions
What is the value of blood product imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported blood product worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply blood product to Rwanda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by India (20%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 58% on the year.
What is the average import price of blood product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $168.03 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $759.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of blood product to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.5 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $154.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for blood product?
The HS code for blood product is heading 3002. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3002.20 (67% of the value) and 3002.30 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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