Furniture imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported furniture worth $7.4 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $51.9 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 | $7.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $51.9M | 16.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 763 t |
Where Rwanda imports furniture from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Kenya (16%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+732% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 34% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 16% |
| Turkey | $983K | 13% |
| Germany | $760K | 10% |
| South Africa | $559K | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $250K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $219K | 3% |
| Uganda | $188K | 2.5% |
| Tanzania | $141K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $105K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9403
| 9403.20 | Metal furniture | 25% |
| 9403.60 | Wooden furniture | 22% |
| 9403.70 | Plastic furniture | 14% |
| 9403.89 | Cane furniture | 10% |
| 9403.90 | Furniture parts | 10% |
| 9403.50 | Wooden bedroom furniture | 7.6% |
| 9403.30 | Wooden office furniture | 4.8% |
| 9403.10 | Metal office furniture | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, 54% above the world average of $3.52. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 furniture imports (HS 9403): 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 9403: Furniture and parts thereof, n.e.c. in chapter 94.
Common questions
What is the value of furniture imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported furniture worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 181st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply furniture to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Kenya (16%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $3.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furniture to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2018 at $51.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for furniture?
The HS code for furniture is heading 9403. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9403.20 (25% of the value) and 9403.60 (22%).
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