Wood poles and stakes imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of wood poles and stakes by Rwanda reached $2.6 million in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 95% 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 | $2.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $0K | - |
| 2022 | $17K | 32 t |
| 2021 | $196K | 72 t |
| 2020 | $99K | 176 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $49K | 180 t |
Where Rwanda imports wood poles and stakes from
Uganda alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $1.4M | 54% |
| Tanzania | $977K | 37% |
| Kenya | $224K | 8.5% |
| China | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4404
| 4404.20 | Hardwood poles | 91% |
| 4404.10 | Softwood poles | 8.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4404.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.61.
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 wood poles and stakes imports (HS 4404): 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 4404: Hoopwood; split poles; piles, pickets, stakes of wood, pointed, not sawn lengthwise; wooden sticks, roughly trimmed, not turned, bent, etc., suitable for walking sticks, umbrellas, tool handles, etc..
Common questions
What is the value of wood poles and stakes imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported wood poles and stakes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply wood poles and stakes to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Tanzania (37%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of wood poles and stakes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of wood poles and stakes to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48 thousand in 2018 to $2.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 6 years the average was $688 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for wood poles and stakes?
The HS code for wood poles and stakes is heading 4404. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 4404.20 (91% of the value) and 4404.10 (9%).
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