Petroleum jelly imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported petroleum jelly worth $2.2 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 0%. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $11.2 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 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.2M | 8.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports petroleum jelly from
Tanzania alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $2.1M | 97% |
| Belgium | $42K | 2% |
| Kenya | $20K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.3% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.01, 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 petroleum jelly imports (HS 2712.10): 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 2712.10: Petroleum jelly.
Common questions
What is the value of petroleum jelly imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported petroleum jelly worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply petroleum jelly to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Belgium (2%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of petroleum jelly per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of petroleum jelly to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.2 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for petroleum jelly?
The HS code for petroleum jelly is subheading 2712.10. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2712 page.
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