Coal imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported coal worth $2.2 million (42.9 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $10.0 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 | $2.2M | 42.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 89.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 61.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 38.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 48.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 51.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.0M | 68.0K t |
| 2017 | $386K | 9.4K t |
Product types under HS 2701
| 2701.19 | Coal (other types) | 98% |
| 2701.11 | Anthracite coal | 1.7% |
| 2701.20 | Coal briquettes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.05 per kg, 62% below the world average of $0.13, 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 coal imports (HS 2701): 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 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
Common questions
What is the value of coal imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported coal worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 179 countries worldwide. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply coal to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (1%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 748% on the year.
What is the average import price of coal per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.05 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $0.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coal to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $386 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 469%. The peak was 2018 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal?
The HS code for coal is heading 2701. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2701.19 (98% of the value) and 2701.11 (2%).
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