Glass bottles and jars imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported glass bottles and jars worth $8.1 million (15.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $8.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 18.8K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 12.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 13.6K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 6.0K t |
Where Rwanda imports glass bottles and jars from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (47%), Kenya (32%), India (20%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $3.8M | 47% |
| Kenya | $2.6M | 32% |
| India | $1.6M | 20% |
| China | $39K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $26K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $5K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.98, 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 glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported glass bottles and jars worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by Kenya (32%) and India (20%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7010.90. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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