Coated steel sheets imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported coated steel sheets worth $7.0 million (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $44.1 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 | $7.0M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.8M | 13.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $20.8M | 23.5K t |
| 2018 | $44.1M | 39.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 17.1K t |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 63% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 28% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 4.1% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 2% |
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 1.2% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 1% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 0.8% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported coated steel sheets worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Kenya (32%) and Uganda (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 307% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2018 at $44.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7210.70 (63% of the value) and 7210.61 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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