Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of non-rectangular steel bar by Rwanda reached $2.1 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less 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 | $2.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $980K | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $701K | 960 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $239K | 436 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, close to the world average of $0.79.
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 non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Uganda (19%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 12% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $239 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 788%. The peak was 2023 at $2.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
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