Worn clothing imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $7.4 million of worn clothing in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $15.8 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 | $7.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.2M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 4.5K t |
Where Rwanda imports worn clothing from
The largest suppliers were India (30%), China (30%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+535% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, 23% above the world average of $0.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported worn clothing worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (30%) and France (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 535% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $0.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of worn clothing to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2018 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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