Prefabricated buildings imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported prefabricated buildings worth $8.0 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.8 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 | $8.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 932 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
Where Rwanda imports prefabricated buildings from
One supplier dominates: Ireland accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $4.6M | 57% |
| Kenya | $2.3M | 28% |
| China | $718K | 9% |
| Uganda | $190K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $147K | 1.8% |
| France | $45K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.5% |
| India | $18K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 99% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.02 per kg, 68% above the world average of $2.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Rwanda
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Rwanda reached $362 thousand in 2024 (172 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Tanzania accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $362K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported prefabricated buildings worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Rwanda?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.02 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2018 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Rwanda exported $362 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (99% of the value) and 9406.10 (1%).
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