Plywood imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported plywood worth $10.0 million (20.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $10.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 10.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2017 | $355K | 541 t |
Where Rwanda imports plywood from
Uganda alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $8.6M | 86% |
| Tanzania | $707K | 7.1% |
| China | $504K | 5% |
| Portugal | $107K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.3% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $11K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 73% |
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 9.5% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 8.1% |
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 5% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 4% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 0.3% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 46% below the world average of $0.93, 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 plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported plywood worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Tanzania (7%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plywood to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $355 thousand in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4412.99 (73% of the value) and 4412.39 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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