Plastic sheet imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported plastic sheet worth $2.9 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 769 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 892 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 688 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 810 t |
| 2017 | $801K | 97 t |
Where Rwanda imports plastic sheet from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Kenya (29%), Uganda (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+142% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 43% |
| Kenya | $842K | 29% |
| Uganda | $353K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 5.5% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.9% |
| India | $73K | 2.5% |
| Australia | $40K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3920
| 3920.10 | Polyethylene film and sheet | 34% |
| 3920.20 | Polypropylene film and sheet | 30% |
| 3920.49 | Rigid PVC film and sheet | 10% |
| 3920.43 | Plasticized PVC film and sheet | 8.4% |
| 3920.61 | Polycarbonate film and sheet | 7.4% |
| 3920.30 | Polystyrene film and sheet | 3.9% |
| 3920.99 | Plastic film and sheet (other) | 2.7% |
| 3920.51 | Polymethyl methacrylate film and sheet | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3920.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.50 per kg, 27% 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 plastic sheet imports (HS 3920): 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 3920: Plastics; plates, sheets, film, foil and strip (not self-adhesive); non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sheet imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported plastic sheet worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 166th of 224 countries worldwide. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sheet to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Kenya (29%) and Uganda (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.50 per kg in 2024, 27% 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 plastic sheet to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $801 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sheet?
The HS code for plastic sheet is heading 3920. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3920.10 (34% of the value) and 3920.20 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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