Fibreboard imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of fibreboard by Rwanda reached $6.0 million in 2024 (10.7 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 84% 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 | $6.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $85K | 101 t |
Where Rwanda imports fibreboard from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (40%), Uganda (40%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.4M | 40% |
| Uganda | $2.4M | 40% |
| China | $916K | 15% |
| Kenya | $195K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $30K | 0.5% |
| France | $22K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4411
| 4411.14 | MDF (>9 mm) | 84% |
| 4411.12 | MDF (3–5 mm) | 15% |
| 4411.13 | MDF (5–9 mm) | 1.3% |
| 4411.94 | Fibreboard (low density) | 0% |
| 4411.93 | Fibreboard (medium density, other) | 0% |
| 4411.92 | Fibreboard (high density) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.60.
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 fibreboard imports (HS 4411): 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 4411: Fibreboard of wood or other ligneous materials, whether or not bonded with resins or other organic substances.
Common questions
What is the value of fibreboard imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported fibreboard worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply fibreboard to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Uganda (40%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of fibreboard per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fibreboard to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for fibreboard?
The HS code for fibreboard is heading 4411. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4411.14 (84% of the value) and 4411.12 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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