Plastic packing cases imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.6 million of plastic packing cases in 2024 (820 tonnes). That is 49% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 74% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 820 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 507 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 338 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 717 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 857 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $54K | 8 t |
Where Rwanda imports plastic packing cases from
Kenya alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.14 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
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 packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported plastic packing cases worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 820 tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and China (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 564% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.14 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic packing cases to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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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