Truck tires imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $11.1 million of truck tires in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $11.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $12.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 2.5K t |
Where Rwanda imports truck tires from
China alone supplied 95% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 95% |
| Uganda | $322K | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $66K | 0.6% |
| India | $59K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $30K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $15K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $13K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.13 per kg, 38% below the world average of $3.43, 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 truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported truck tires worth $11.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Uganda (3%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.13 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of truck tires to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $11.1 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $12.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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