Putty imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.9 million of putty in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $878K | 642 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $795K | 650 t |
Where Rwanda imports putty from
One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3214
| 3214.10 | Painters putty | 88% |
| 3214.90 | Sealant and mastic | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.58.
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 putty imports (HS 3214): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3214: Glaziers' putty, grafting putty, resin cements, caulking compounds and other mastics; painters' fillings; non-refractory surfacing preparations for facades, indoor walls, floors, ceilings or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of putty imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported putty worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply putty to Rwanda?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Egypt (29%) and Kenya (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 613% on the year.
What is the average import price of putty per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of putty to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $795 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 386%. The peak was 2023 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for putty?
The HS code for putty is heading 3214. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3214.10 (88% of the value) and 3214.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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