Welded steel tubes imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by Rwanda reached $19.0 million in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $26.4 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 | $19.0M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 26.0K t |
| 2022 | $26.4M | 23.4K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 21.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 19.6K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Rwanda imports welded steel tubes from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (49%), Kenya (42%), China (4%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+959% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $9.3M | 49% |
| Kenya | $8.0M | 42% |
| China | $775K | 4.1% |
| Uganda | $736K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $61K | 0.3% |
| India | $54K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $42K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 74% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 12% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 10% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 2.3% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 0.8% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 0.4% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.1% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 42% below the world average of $1.39, 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 steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported welded steel tubes worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by Kenya (42%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 984%. The peak was 2022 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (74% of the value) and 7306.90 (12%).
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