Chemical product imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chemical product by Rwanda reached $3.5 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $468K | 530 t |
Where Rwanda imports chemical product from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.2M | 65% |
| China | $466K | 14% |
| Belgium | $303K | 8.7% |
| India | $194K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $55K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $54K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $31K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $17K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 65% |
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 27% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 4.2% |
| 3824.10 | Foundry binders | 2.1% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 0.8% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 0.4% |
| 3824.82 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 3 to this Chapter: containing polychlorinated biphenyls… | 0.2% |
| 3824.60 | Sorbitol formulation | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 53% below the world average of $2.21, 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.
Chemical product exports from Rwanda
Exports of chemical product by Rwanda reached $416 thousand in 2024 (26 tonnes). China alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $416K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported chemical product worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 163rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (13%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $2.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chemical product to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $468 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export chemical product?
Yes. Rwanda exported $416 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3824.40 (65% of the value) and 3824.99 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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