Swimwear and activewear imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported swimwear and activewear worth $3.6 million (139 tonnes). That is 490% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% 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 | $3.6M | 139 t |
| 2023 | $614K | 17 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 158 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 74 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 65 t |
| 2018 | $439K | 108 t |
| 2017 | $137K | 6 t |
Where Rwanda imports swimwear and activewear from
China alone supplied 85% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 6211
| 6211.33 | Man-made men's track suits | 92% |
| 6211.43 | Man-made women's track suits | 4.5% |
| 6211.39 | Men's track suits (other materials) | 1.7% |
| 6211.32 | Cotton men's track suits | 1.2% |
| 6211.49 | Women's track suits (other materials) | 0.3% |
| 6211.42 | Cotton women's track suits | 0.3% |
| 6211.12 | Women's swimwear | 0.1% |
| 6211.11 | Men's swimwear | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.95 per kg, close to the world average of $26.92.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Swimwear and activewear exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $824 thousand of swimwear and activewear in 2024 (49 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $581K | 71% |
| Czech Republic | $119K | 15% |
| Ukraine | $54K | 6.6% |
| France | $34K | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $22K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0.7% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.5% |
| Niger | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda swimwear and activewear imports (HS 6211): 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 6211: Track suits, swimwear and other garments (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of swimwear and activewear imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported swimwear and activewear worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139 tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 490% on 2023.
Which countries supply swimwear and activewear to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 900% on the year.
What is the average import price of swimwear and activewear per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $26.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of swimwear and activewear to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2019 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export swimwear and activewear?
Yes. Rwanda exported $824 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Czech Republic and Ukraine. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for swimwear and activewear?
The HS code for swimwear and activewear is heading 6211. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 6211.33 (92% of the value) and 6211.43 (5%).
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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