Toothpaste imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.0 million of toothpaste in 2024 (828 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.3 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 | $2.0M | 828 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 661 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 641 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 703 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 679 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $974K | 773 t |
Where Rwanda imports toothpaste from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (46%), Uganda (17%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $933K | 46% |
| Uganda | $340K | 17% |
| China | $314K | 15% |
| Kenya | $152K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $82K | 4% |
| France | $75K | 3.7% |
| India | $48K | 2.4% |
| Pakistan | $37K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $23K | 1.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 3306
| 3306.10 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifrices | 51% |
| 3306.90 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: other than dentifrices | 49% |
| 3306.20 | Oral or dental hygiene preparations: yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.45 per kg, 53% below the world average of $5.25, 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 toothpaste imports (HS 3306): 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 3306: Oral or dental hygiene preparations; including fixative pastes and powders; yarn used to clean between the teeth (dental floss), in individual retail packages.
Common questions
What is the value of toothpaste imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported toothpaste worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 828 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply toothpaste to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($933 thousand), followed by Uganda (17%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of toothpaste per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.45 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $5.25 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of toothpaste to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $974 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2018 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for toothpaste?
The HS code for toothpaste is heading 3306. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3306.10 (51% of the value) and 3306.90 (49%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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