Neutral alcohol (high strength) imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported neutral alcohol (high strength) worth $3.7 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $31.6 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 | $3.7M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 27.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.3K t |
Where Rwanda imports neutral alcohol (high strength) from
India alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.6M | 99% |
| China | $32K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.95.
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 neutral alcohol (high strength) imports (HS 2207.10): 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 2207.10: Undenatured ethyl alcohol: of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of neutral alcohol (high strength) imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported neutral alcohol (high strength) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply neutral alcohol (high strength) to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by China (1%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of neutral alcohol (high strength) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of neutral alcohol (high strength) to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 108%. The peak was 2018 at $31.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength)?
The HS code for neutral alcohol (high strength) is subheading 2207.10. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2207 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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