MDF (>9 mm) imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $5.0 million of mdf (>9 mm) in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% 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 | $5.0M | 9.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 9.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 7.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $52K | 23 t |
Where Rwanda imports mdf (>9 mm) from
Most of the value came from Uganda (47%), Tanzania (45%), Kenya (4%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.3M | 47% |
| Tanzania | $2.3M | 45% |
| Kenya | $189K | 3.8% |
| China | $151K | 3% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, close to the world average of $0.56.
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 mdf (>9 mm) imports (HS 4411.14): 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 4411.14: Medium density fibreboard (MDF), of a thickness exceeding 9 mm.
Common questions
What is the value of mdf (>9 mm) imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported mdf (>9 mm) worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply mdf (>9 mm) to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tanzania (45%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of mdf (>9 mm) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mdf (>9 mm) to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for mdf (>9 mm)?
The HS code for mdf (>9 mm) is subheading 4411.14. It sits in HS chapter 44 (wood and articles of wood; wood charcoal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4411 page.
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