Packing sacks and bags imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing sacks and bags by Rwanda reached $7.7 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $7.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports packing sacks and bags from
Kenya alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.2M | 55% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 23% |
| China | $870K | 11% |
| Uganda | $424K | 5.5% |
| India | $297K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $120K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 91% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 4.6% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 2.2% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 1.8% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.36 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
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 packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported packing sacks and bags worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Tanzania (23%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.36 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 133%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (91% of the value) and 6305.39 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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