Tin ingots exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
Rwanda exported $24.9 million of tin ingots in 2024 (871 tonnes). Value rose 218% on 2023. Over 2020-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 92% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24.9M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 306 t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 378 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 110 t |
Where Rwanda exports tin ingots to
Most of it went to Singapore (28%), Germany (21%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $6.9M | 28% |
| Germany | $5.2M | 21% |
| United States | $3.7M | 15% |
| India | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 6.8% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 6.6% |
| Slovenia | $1.0M | 4.2% |
| New Zealand | $271K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $196K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.59 per kg, close to the world average of $27.47.
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 tin ingots exports (HS 8001): 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 8001: Tin; unwrought.
Common questions
What is the value of tin ingots exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported tin ingots worth $24.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 218% on 2023.
Which countries buy tin ingots from Rwanda?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Germany (21%) and the United States (15%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average export price of tin ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $28.59 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $27.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tin ingots from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.8 million in 2020 to $24.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 5 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tin ingots?
The HS code for tin ingots is heading 8001. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8001.10. It sits in HS chapter 80 (tin; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8001 page.
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