Cigarettes imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported cigarettes worth $5.5 million (456 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.5M | 456 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 595 t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 561 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 392 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 197 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 609 t |
Where Rwanda imports cigarettes from
Kenya alone supplied 88% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.8M | 88% |
| Italy | $604K | 11% |
| Belgium | $41K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 89% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 11% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.99 per kg, 48% below the world average of $22.88, 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 cigarettes imports (HS 2402): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported cigarettes worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 456 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Italy (11%) and Belgium (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 646% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.99 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2018 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (89% of the value) and 2402.10 (11%).
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