Printed matter imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter by Rwanda reached $3.4 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.7 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 | $3.4M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 53 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 122 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 78 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 437 t |
| 2017 | $968K | 26 t |
Where Rwanda imports printed matter from
Malta alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $2.0M | 58% |
| Malaysia | $669K | 20% |
| Lithuania | $399K | 12% |
| Kenya | $93K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $59K | 1.8% |
| China | $43K | 1.3% |
| United States | $26K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $22K | 0.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 78% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 22% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.00 per kg, 591% above the world average of $7.38. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported printed matter worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Rwanda?
Malta was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and Lithuania (12%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.00 per kg in 2024, 591% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of printed matter to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $968 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. The peak was 2023 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (78% of the value) and 4911.10 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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