Engineering plastic imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by Rwanda reached $4.1 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.2 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 | $4.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 873 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 695 t |
Where Rwanda imports engineering plastic from
The largest suppliers were Egypt (45%), Kenya (35%), Morocco (6%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+410% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 74% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 8.9% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 5.3% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 5.2% |
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 3.8% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 1.6% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 1% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, close to the world average of $1.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engineering plastic exports from Rwanda
Exports of engineering plastic by Rwanda reached $325 thousand in 2024 (551 tonnes). China alone took 95% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $309K | 95% |
| Kenya | $17K | 5.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported engineering plastic worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Rwanda?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Kenya (35%) and Morocco (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2018 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export engineering plastic?
Yes. Rwanda exported $325 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China and Kenya. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3907.50 (74% of the value) and 3907.20 (9%).
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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