Rwanda (RWA)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Rwanda - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China (CHN) | 4.8% $96.76M | 21.0% $1.08B | 16.4% $1.17B |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 29.2% $590.30M | 8.2% $419.05M | 14.1% $1.01B |
| 3 | Dem. Rep. of the Congo (COD) | 38.0% $768.27M | 0.7% $33.50M | 11.2% $801.77M |
| 4 | United Rep. of Tanzania (TZA) | 0.4% $7.14M | 11.1% $567.86M | 8.0% $575.00M |
| 5 | India (IND) | 3.5% $71.18M | 9.3% $475.55M | 7.7% $546.73M |
| 6 | Kenya (KEN) | 0.6% $11.88M | 9.3% $478.76M | 6.9% $490.64M |
| 7 | Saudi Arabia (SAU) | 0.0% $0 | 3.2% $161.89M | 2.3% $161.89M |
| 8 | Belgium (BEL) | 0.7% $14.27M | 2.5% $125.83M | 2.0% $140.10M |
| 9 | South Africa (ZAF) | 0.0% $0 | 2.6% $130.80M | 1.8% $130.80M |
| 10 | USA (USA) | 1.2% $23.70M | 1.7% $86.99M | 1.5% $110.69M |
- Rwanda's total trade in 2024 amounted to $7.1B, comprising $2.0B in exports and $5.1B in imports, leading to a trade deficit of -$3.1B.
- Globally, Rwanda ranked 166th in total trade, 165th in exports, and 166th in imports.
- The primary export destination was the Dem. Rep. of the Congo, which received 38.0% of Rwanda's exports, valued at $768.3M.
- China was the largest source of imports, accounting for 21.0% of the total, with a value of $1.1B.
- The top export product category was Natural, cultured pearls and precious metals (HS2 71), with shipments totaling $557.9M.
- Mineral fuels and oils (HS2 27) were the leading import category, with a total value of $786.1M.
Rwanda's Export Profile
In 2024, Rwanda's exports were primarily directed towards its top partners, with Dem. Rep. of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates being the most significant. Exports to Dem. Rep. of the Congo reached $768.3M (38.0% share), while shipments to the United Arab Emirates were valued at $590.3M (29.2%). The leading export category was Natural, cultured pearls; precious, semi-precious stones; precious metals (HS2 71), which accounted for 27.6% of total exports with a value of $557.9M. The second largest export category was Ores, slag and ash (HS2 26), with a value of $252.6M.
Rwanda's Import Profile
Rwanda's imports in 2024 were led by China, which supplied goods worth $1.1B, making up 21.0% of the country's total imports. Other major import partners included United Rep. of Tanzania ($567.9M) and Kenya ($478.8M). The most significant import category was Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation (HS2 27), valued at $786.1M or 15.3% of all imports. This was followed by precious metals and stones (HS2 71), with an import value of $510.3M.
Exports
Rwanda - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2022 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Rwanda - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Rwanda - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Rwanda - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2022 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.