Trade with Rwanda
Hub of East African Commerce
Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Rwanda.
GDP
$18.7BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $16.4B (World Bank · 2025)Population
14.6M
World Bank · 2025Kigali
Capital
RWF
Currency
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Verified Suppliers
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Products Listed
Rwanda Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic Overview
Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.
GDP
$18.7BProjection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $16.4B (World Bank · 2025)Real GDP growth
7.4%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 9.4% (World Bank · 2025)GDP per person
$1,290Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,124 (World Bank · 2025)Inflation
12.3%Projection
IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 5.9% (World Bank · 2025)Loading Rwanda trade chart
Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
EACregional
activeCommon market access
East Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
AGOA bilateral
activeDuty-free access to US market
United States
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Coffee
Tea
Minerals (tin, coltan, tungsten)
Pyrethrum
Flowers
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
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Special Economic Zone benefits✓
Tax incentives for exporters✓
EAC and COMESA preferential access✓
Made in Rwanda initiativeRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideRequired Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Quality Certificate
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with NAEB or RDB
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get RSB quality certification
5Submit customs declaration
6Arrange transport
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsRwanda is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
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Key Trade Institutions in Rwanda
National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)
Export Authoritywww.naeb.gov.rw
+250 252 583 415
Rwanda Revenue Authority - Customs
CustomsRwanda Standards Board (RSB)
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Rwanda's trade requirements?
