Rwanda Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Rwanda's imports was $7.3B in 2025, ranked 131st globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2010–2025.
Overview
Rwanda's imports stood at $7.3B in 2025, a rise of +$756.8M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $7.3B by 2025. Rwanda ranked 131st globally.
Rwanda's imports have experienced significant growth over the past 16 years, with the country's import value reaching an all-time high of 7,293,089,630.03 in 2025. This represents a substantial increase from the trough of 1,643,831,659.11 in 2010, a year that marked the beginning of Rwanda's import expansion. In comparison, Tajikistan, a peer country, ranked 7 globally with imports of 7,867,428,030.31 in 2025, slightly higher than Rwanda's value. Rwanda's import growth is a reflection of its increasing economic integration into the global economy, driven by its efforts to develop its manufacturing and services sectors. The country's import value is expected to continue growing, driven by its growing economy and increasing demand for imported goods and services. However, a decline in global demand or changes in global trade policies could potentially alter this trajectory, impacting Rwanda's import growth in the future.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $8.9B | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $8.1B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $7.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $7.3B | +$756.8M | #131 |
| 2024 | $6.5B | +$757.8M | #30 |
| 2023 | $5.8B | +$804.2M | #42 |
| 2022 | $5.0B | +$1.1B | #42 |
| 2021 | $3.9B | +$312.7M | #42 |
| 2020 | $3.6B | −$159.6M | #48 |
| 2019 | $3.7B | +$395.8M | #45 |
| 2018 | $3.3B | +$270.8M | #44 |
| 2017 | $3.1B | +$14.3M | #47 |
| 2016 | $3.1B | +$117.5M | #49 |
| 2015 | $2.9B | +$285.2M | #46 |
| 2014 | $2.7B | +$200.0M | #38 |
| 2013 | $2.5B | +$79.3M | #37 |
| 2012 | $2.4B | +$196.2M | #36 |
| 2011 | $2.2B | +$534.2M | #33 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Rwanda matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rwanda's imports was $7.3B in 2025. Ranked 131st globally. This represents a 11.6% increase from the previous year.
Rwanda's imports peaked at $7.3B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Rwanda was $1.6B in 2010.
Rwanda ranks 131st globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Rwanda's imports is projected to reach $7.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Rwanda's imports was approximately 7.29 billion ($7.3B) in 2025.
The imports of Rwanda in 2025 was $7.3B. This ranks 131st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_rwanda_imports,
title = {Rwanda Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/rwanda/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}