Welded square steel tube imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded square steel tube by Rwanda reached $14.0 million in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.3 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 | $14.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.3M | 18.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.3M | 16.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $734K | 956 t |
Where Rwanda imports welded square steel tube from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $8.7M | 62% |
| Kenya | $4.6M | 33% |
| Uganda | $396K | 2.8% |
| China | $237K | 1.7% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.77 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.98, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda welded square steel tube imports (HS 7306.61): 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 7306.61: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron): tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), welded, of square or rectangular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded square steel tube imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported welded square steel tube worth $14.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded square steel tube to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Kenya (33%) and Uganda (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded square steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.77 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded square steel tube to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $734 thousand in 2017 to $14.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $20.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded square steel tube?
The HS code for welded square steel tube is subheading 7306.61. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
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