Prepared explosive imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of prepared explosive by Rwanda reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 53% 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 | $3.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 885 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 716 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $172K | 118 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 33% below the world average of $3.66, 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 prepared explosive imports (HS 3602): 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 3602: Prepared explosives, other than propellent powders.
Common questions
What is the value of prepared explosive imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported prepared explosive worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply prepared explosive to Rwanda?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Kenya (29%) and Uganda (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of prepared explosive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $3.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of prepared explosive to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $172 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for prepared explosive?
The HS code for prepared explosive is heading 3602. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3602.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3602 page.
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