Ethyl alcohol imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $4.2 million of ethyl alcohol in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 62% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.2 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 | $4.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $34.2M | 30.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 2.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports ethyl alcohol from
One supplier dominates: India accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 87% |
| Uganda | $249K | 6% |
| Kenya | $101K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $72K | 1.7% |
| China | $32K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $22K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2207
| 2207.10 | Neutral alcohol (high strength) | 88% |
| 2207.20 | Denatured alcohol | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, close to the world average of $0.97.
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 ethyl alcohol imports (HS 2207): 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 2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength.
Common questions
What is the value of ethyl alcohol imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported ethyl alcohol worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethyl alcohol to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Uganda (6%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethyl alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ethyl alcohol to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. The peak was 2018 at $34.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethyl alcohol?
The HS code for ethyl alcohol is heading 2207. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2207.10 (88% of the value) and 2207.20 (12%).
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