Cosmetic imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cosmetic by Rwanda reached $14.8 million in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $40.7 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 | $14.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
Where Rwanda imports cosmetic from
Most of the value came from Kenya (41%), Uganda (39%), Tanzania (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.0M | 41% |
| Uganda | $5.8M | 39% |
| Tanzania | $991K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $549K | 3.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $436K | 2.9% |
| France | $379K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $167K | 1.1% |
| India | $96K | 0.7% |
| Egypt | $79K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $71K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 98% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 1.8% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0.5% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0.2% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 87% below the world average of $21.51, 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.
Cosmetic exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $363 thousand of cosmetic in 2024 (260 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Uganda accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Tanzania grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $213K | 59% |
| Tanzania | $139K | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 1.8% |
| United States | $5K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported cosmetic worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Uganda (39%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cosmetic to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 184%. The peak was 2018 at $40.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.0 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export cosmetic?
Yes. Rwanda exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uganda, Tanzania and the United Kingdom. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $14.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (98% of the value) and 3304.91 (2%).
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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