Packaged medicines imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported packaged medicines worth $59.0 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $59.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $67.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $64.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $67.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $61.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $58.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $61.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $50.3M | 1.3K t |
Where Rwanda imports packaged medicines from
Most of the value came from India (37%), Kenya (18%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $21.8M | 37% |
| Kenya | $10.3M | 18% |
| France | $6.4M | 11% |
| Belgium | $6.3M | 11% |
| China | $3.1M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.7M | 4.7% |
| Uganda | $2.3M | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| South Korea | $685K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $575K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3004
| 3004.90 | Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | 82% |
| 3004.10 | Penicillin and streptomycin medicines (packaged) | 6.5% |
| 3004.20 | Antibiotic medicines (packaged) | 5.5% |
| 3004.39 | Hormone medicines (packaged) | 1.6% |
| 3004.50 | Vitamin medicines (packaged) | 1.6% |
| 3004.60 | Antimalarial medicines (packaged) | 1.1% |
| 3004.49 | Alkaloid medicines (packaged) | 0.8% |
| 3004.31 | Insulin medicines (packaged) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.17 per kg, 82% below the world average of $80.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda packaged medicines imports (HS 3004): 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 3004: Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged medicines imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported packaged medicines worth $59.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged medicines to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Kenya (18%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged medicines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.17 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $80.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packaged medicines to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.3 million in 2017 to $59.0 million in 2024, an increase of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $67.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $61.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged medicines?
The HS code for packaged medicines is heading 3004. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3004.90 (82% of the value) and 3004.10 (6%).
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