Men's clothing imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported men's clothing worth $9.0 million (425 tonnes). That is 842% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $9.0M | 425 t |
| 2023 | $959K | 58 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 217 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 135 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 880 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 28 t |
Where Rwanda imports men's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 96% |
| Turkey | $131K | 1.5% |
| France | $55K | 0.6% |
| India | $40K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $32K | 0.4% |
| United States | $31K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $25K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $23K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.23 | Synthetic men's ensembles | 55% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 26% |
| 6203.11 | Wool men's suits | 9.8% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 3.1% |
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 1.9% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 0.9% |
| 6203.19 | Men's suits (other materials) | 0.9% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.25 per kg, 20% below the world average of $26.60, 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.
Men's clothing exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $599 thousand of men's clothing in 2024 (31 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 97% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+430% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $579K | 97% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 1.6% |
| France | $6K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda men's clothing imports (HS 6203): 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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported men's clothing worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 425 tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 842% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 755% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.25 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, an increase of 515%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export men's clothing?
Yes. Rwanda exported $599 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Switzerland and France. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 6203.23 (55% of the value) and 6203.33 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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