Rwanda Trade Data
Rwanda Import Export Data, Rwanda Customs and Shipment Data
Rwanda is a landlocked East African economy with major exports in gold (HS 71), tin ores (HS 26), coffee (HS 09), tea (HS 09), and coltan (tantalum ores, HS 26). The UAE, DR Congo, Thailand, Switzerland, and Kenya are key trading partners. Rwanda runs a significant trade deficit, with imports dominated by petroleum (HS 27), machinery (HS 84), vehicles (HS 87), pharmaceutical products (HS 30), and iron & steel (HS 72). Rwanda has positioned itself as a regional services and technology hub, with the Kigali International Financial Centre supporting investment flows. Rwanda applies HS 2022 with 8-digit codes under the EAC Common External Tariff, administered by the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA) – Customs, within the EAC Customs Union, AfCFTA, WTO framework. Trade figures on this page are based on Rwanda's official national statistics, published after a full year of data has been collected and verified. For the latest 2026 shipment-level customs records, updated monthly as customs authorities release new filings, subscribe on the TradeInt platform.
Rwanda Import Data
Rwanda Mirror Data
Rwanda Bill of Lading Data
Rwanda Shipping Data
Rwanda Importers Database
Rwanda Traders Contacts
Rwanda Import Trade Summary
Based on complete annual trade statistics. Weekly/Monthly-updated 2026 Rwanda trade records available on TradeInt.
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What is Rwanda's Top Import Product Sector based on Rwanda trade data?
Rwanda import data 2022 shows the country's import demand concentrated in Mineral Products (16.9%), based on verified Rwanda trade data and shipment records provided by TradeInt. In 2022, Rwanda as a global importer, ranks at 107 / 127, with a total import value of US$ 5.12B.
Top 3 Rwanda Import Product Sector 2022:
Mineral Products
Imported at US$ 864.77M , accounting for 16.9% of total imports
Machines
Imported at US$ 629.21M , accounting for 12.3% of total imports
Precious Metals
Imported at US$ 510.29M , accounting for 10.0% of total imports
What are Rwanda's recent 3 years of YoY change in import trade growth?
2022 vs 2021
Import trade grew by +37.2% , from US$ 3.73B to US$ 5.12B
2021 vs 2020
Import trade grew by +175.1% , from US$ 1.36B to US$ 3.73B
2020 vs 2019
Import trade declined by -52.4% , from US$ 2.85B to US$ 1.36B
2022 Rwanda Imports
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What are Rwanda top 3 import products by HS codes in 2022?
Top 1 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 27 (US$ 785.81M)
Top 2 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 71 (US$ 510.29M)
Top 3 Import Product by HS Code 2022: HS 85 (US$ 321.30M)
Who are Rwanda top 3 import trade partners in 2022?
Top 1 Import Trade Partner 2022: China (US$ 1.08B)
Top 2 Import Trade Partner 2022: Tanzania (US$ 567.86M)
Top 3 Import Trade Partner 2022: Kenya (US$ 478.76M)
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Rwanda Customs Data & Import-Export Shipment Data
How to use Rwanda customs data to track corridor shipments, port access, and inland market supply flows?
- Search shipment records by product, HS code, importer, exporter, origin, and transaction date.
- Track how goods move through Rwanda across ports, inland corridors, and neighboring growth markets.
- Monitor shipment activity linked to logistics corridors, essential imports, and export-oriented sectors.
- Use customs data to understand supply access, route dependence, and cross-border product movement.
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Rwanda Corridor Trade Insights & Connectivity Analytics
How to use Rwanda customs data to analyse trade connectivity, route dependence, and regional market movement?
- Visualise import-export trends by product, route, partner country, trade value, and shipment frequency.
- Compare surrounding markets to see how demand, logistics access, and trade direction differ across the region.
- Detect route shifts, growing product categories, and changing commercial links over time.
- Turn customs records into route-level intelligence for regional expansion, supply planning, and market prioritisation.
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Rwanda Cross-Border Buyer & Supply Chain Intelligence
How to use Rwanda customs data to find active importers, buyers, suppliers, and corridor-linked traders?
- Identify companies importing, exporting, or distributing products through Rwanda's trade corridors.
- Discover which buyers and suppliers appear consistently in shipment records and nearby regional flows.
- Build lead lists based on route-connected trade activity rather than static contact databases.
- Support distributor search, sourcing strategy, and cross-border partner development with shipment-based intelligence.
Rwanda Import Export Trade Data Coverage
Rwanda Import Data
How can Rwanda import data help businesses identify active importers, corridor buyers, and regional supply opportunities?
- Access detailed Rwanda shipment records covering essential imports, industrial goods, and corridor-linked trade categories.
- View traded product value, descriptions, and shipping details across port access routes, inland corridors, and Indian Ocean connections.
- Identify active importers and corridor-linked buyers operating in Rwanda's East African trade network.
- Discover sourcing opportunities and buyer-supplier networks linked to logistics corridors and regional growth market demand.
Rwanda Export Data
How can Rwanda export data help businesses identify international buyers and track corridor and regional export activity?
- Search by Rwanda exporter names, potential buyers, and HS codes across agricultural, commodity, and corridor-traded product lines.
- Filter trade records by product descriptions, ports, and trade attributes tied to East African and Indian Ocean export corridors.
- Identify new international buyers and regional market opportunities for Rwanda's corridor-linked exports.
- Analyse Rwanda's export flow, corridor concentration, and cross-border trading patterns.
Rwanda Trade Data Analytics
How can Rwanda trade data analytics uncover corridor trade trends, connectivity patterns, and East Africa market insights?
- Apply big data analysis on Rwanda historical trade records across essential goods, agricultural, and corridor-linked trade sectors.
- Track Rwanda import-export trends by importer, exporter, and HS code for corridor and regional connectivity trade.
- Analyse YoY and MoM trade trends, product categories, and country ports linked to East African trade corridors.
- Evaluate country-wise trade flows and transport modes to understand route dependence, supply access, and regional connectivity.
- Identify top-performing corridor markets and regional trade opportunities in Rwanda.
Advantages of Rwanda Trade Data Intelligence & Trade Insights
2022 Rwanda Imports
US $5.12B2022 Rwanda Exports
US $2.02BWhat trade insights are included in Rwanda import and export trade data?
Rwanda trade data provides detailed shipment records, including importer/exporter names, HS codes, product descriptions, values, and ports, enabling accurate analysis of trade flows and partner identification.
How to find international buyers and suppliers using Rwanda trade data?
Use Rwanda import-export data to identify verified buyers and suppliers by filtering shipment records through HS codes, product keywords, and company names for targeted B2B prospecting.
How to analyse Rwanda trade trends and market demand using Rwanda trade data?
Rwanda trade data analytics helps track import and export trends, monitor demand by HS code, evaluate top trading partners, and uncover market opportunities through insights from historical and near-real-time trade data.
Frequently Asked Questions about Rwanda Trade Data
What are the major import and export products of Rwanda in 2022?
On the export side, the leading export product is Precious metals, gems and jewelry (HS 71) with a total export value of US$ 557.89M, contributing significantly to the total export value of US$ 2.02B. Key export categories also include Precious Metals.
These product rankings help businesses understand market demand patterns, sourcing opportunities, and competitive strengths in Rwanda. For more granular product-level analysis, additional ranking filters are available within the TradeInt platform.
You can also: Search import-export trade records by HS code, product name & company name