Low-density polyethylene imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low-density polyethylene by Rwanda reached $2.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.6 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 | $2.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 893 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $643K | 455 t |
Where Rwanda imports low-density polyethylene from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+790% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported low-density polyethylene worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 790% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $643 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 246%. The peak was 2018 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 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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