Steel fasteners imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.5 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (788 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.5M | 788 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 676 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 528 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 504 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 760 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $693K | 259 t |
Where Rwanda imports steel fasteners from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 52% |
| Germany | $321K | 13% |
| India | $256K | 10% |
| United States | $140K | 5.7% |
| Uganda | $110K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $94K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $87K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $51K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $30K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 50% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 16% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 10% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 9.4% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 5.8% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 3.7% |
| 7318.11 | Coach screw | 1.5% |
| 7318.23 | Rivets | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.12 per kg, 27% below the world average of $4.28, 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 steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported steel fasteners worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 788 tonnes. That ranks it 163rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Germany (13%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.12 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $4.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel fasteners to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $693 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (50% of the value) and 7318.19 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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