Glue imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glue by Rwanda reached $3.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 795 t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 915 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 612 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 604 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 443 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 977 t |
| 2017 | $426K | 143 t |
Where Rwanda imports glue from
Kenya alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.4M | 64% |
| China | $466K | 12% |
| Singapore | $285K | 7.5% |
| Uganda | $148K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $131K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $111K | 2.9% |
| Israel | $85K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $45K | 1.2% |
| India | $31K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3506
| 3506.99 | Multi-purpose adhesive | 59% |
| 3506.10 | Retail adhesive | 29% |
| 3506.91 | Polymer adhesive | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.28 per kg, 23% below the world average of $4.24, 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 glue imports (HS 3506): 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 3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight.
Common questions
What is the value of glue imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported glue worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply glue to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (12%) and Singapore (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 477% on the year.
What is the average import price of glue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.28 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $4.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glue to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 794%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for glue?
The HS code for glue is heading 3506. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3506.99 (59% of the value) and 3506.10 (29%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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