Float glass imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported float glass worth $3.2 million (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 1280% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 122% 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 | $3.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $235K | 630 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 773 t |
| 2021 | $574K | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $234K | 274 t |
| 2019 | $93K | 64 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $12K | 18 t |
Where Rwanda imports float glass from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.1M | 96% |
| South Africa | $32K | 1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $17K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $13K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $12K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7005
| 7005.10 | Float glass with coating | 92% |
| 7005.29 | Float glass sheets (standard) | 7.5% |
| 7005.21 | Colored float glass sheets | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.38 per kg, 31% below the world average of $0.55, 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 float glass imports (HS 7005): 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 7005: Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported float glass worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply float glass to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Saudi Arabia (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.38 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $0.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass?
The HS code for float glass is heading 7005. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7005.10 (92% of the value) and 7005.29 (8%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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