Plastic bottle imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported plastic bottle worth $16.9 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $16.9M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 11.4K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 721 t |
Where Rwanda imports plastic bottle from
Kenya alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $9.0M | 53% |
| Uganda | $4.2M | 25% |
| China | $2.0M | 12% |
| Egypt | $476K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $278K | 1.6% |
| India | $218K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $180K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $72K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $70K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 49% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 16% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 15% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 10% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 4.7% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 4.6% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 44% below the world average of $3.90, 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 plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported plastic bottle worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 152nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Uganda (25%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024, an increase of 806%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (49% of the value) and 3923.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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