Garden tools imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.7 million of garden tools in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.3 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 | $2.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $747K | 686 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $797K | 273 t |
Where Rwanda imports garden tools from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 96% |
| Uganda | $79K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.8% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8201
| 8201.30 | Garden rakes | 75% |
| 8201.10 | Spades | 16% |
| 8201.90 | Garden tools (other) | 4% |
| 8201.40 | Garden axes | 4% |
| 8201.50 | Secateurs | 1% |
| 8201.60 | Hedge shears | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, 65% below the world average of $4.53, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda garden tools imports (HS 8201): 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 8201: Tools, hand; spades, shovels, mattocks, picks, hoes, forks, rakes; axes, bill hooks etc; secateurs and pruners of any kind; scythes, sickles, hay knives, hedge shears, timber wedges and other tools used in agriculture, horticulture, forestry.
Common questions
What is the value of garden tools imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported garden tools worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply garden tools to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Uganda (3%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of garden tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $4.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of garden tools to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $797 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 240%. The peak was 2018 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for garden tools?
The HS code for garden tools is heading 8201. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8201.30 (75% of the value) and 8201.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Rwanda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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