Paper notebooks and albums imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported paper notebooks and albums worth $6.6 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 48% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.3 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 | $6.6M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $431K | 192 t |
Where Rwanda imports paper notebooks and albums from
Kenya alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.4M | 67% |
| Uganda | $1.6M | 25% |
| India | $276K | 4.2% |
| China | $171K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.4% |
| France | $15K | 0.2% |
| United States | $11K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $7K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 94% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 5.5% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 0.5% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 0.3% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 68% below the world average of $3.44, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported paper notebooks and albums worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Uganda (25%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $431 thousand in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (94% of the value) and 4820.10 (5%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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