Detergent imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of detergent by Rwanda reached $14.4 million in 2024 (10.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average.
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 | $14.4M | 10.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $779K | 457 t |
Where Rwanda imports detergent from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 78% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $11.3M | 79% |
| Egypt | $1.3M | 9% |
| Uganda | $534K | 3.7% |
| Tanzania | $350K | 2.4% |
| China | $301K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $149K | 1% |
| South Africa | $145K | 1% |
| Belgium | $113K | 0.8% |
| India | $92K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 70% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 19% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 6.6% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 4.3% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 0.3% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.38 per kg, 27% below the world average of $1.88, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda detergent imports (HS 3402): 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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported detergent worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($11.3 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and Uganda (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.38 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detergent to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $779 thousand in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (70% of the value) and 3402.20 (19%).
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