Pharmaceutical good imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported pharmaceutical good worth $5.9 million (181 tonnes). That is 27% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.9M | 181 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 120 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 48 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 95 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 27 t |
Where Rwanda imports pharmaceutical good from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (45%), China (17%), Belgium (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 45% |
| China | $1.0M | 18% |
| Belgium | $748K | 13% |
| India | $487K | 8.3% |
| Ireland | $368K | 6.3% |
| France | $181K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $161K | 2.7% |
| Kenya | $76K | 1.3% |
| United States | $55K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $50K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 62% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 18% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 8.3% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 4.4% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 3.2% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 2.8% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 1.9% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.59 per kg, 62% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported pharmaceutical good worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 181 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Rwanda?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (17%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.59 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (62% of the value) and 3006.50 (18%).
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