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Rwanda

ISO: RW / RWA

Country Profile

Capital Kigali
Population 14.1M
GDP $14.3B (2024)
GDP per Capita $1,000
Income Level Low Income
Currency Rwandan franc (RWF Fr)
Language English
Timezone UTC+02:00
Region Africa · Eastern Africa

Trade Partners

Rwanda Exports To

  • UAE 66.0%
  • China 10.0%
  • USA 3.0%
  • Kenya 3.0%
  • Thailand 2.0%

Key exports: gold, rare earth ores, coffee, tea, tin ores (2023)

Rwanda Imports From

  • China 19.0%
  • Kenya 14.0%
  • Uganda 13.0%
  • Tanzania 9.0%
  • UAE 7.0%

Key imports: broadcasting equipment, fish, corn, packaged medicine, plastic products (2023)

Economic Overview

low-income Sub-Saharan economy; services, industry, and agriculture sectors driving growth; increased government spending on human capital, energy, and healthcare; major infrastructure projects including the Bugesera Airport intended to support long-term growth; challenges include lack of economic diversification, high inflation, and wide current account deficit

Government: presidential republic

UK Trade Status

FTA in Force

The UK has a free trade agreement with Rwanda, providing preferential market access for UK exporters.

Geographic Region

Africa

Trading Bloc Memberships

Rwanda is a member of the following trade agreements and economic blocs.

AfCFTA African Continental Free Trade Area Free Trade Area COMESA Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Free Trade Area UK Agreement EAC East African Community Customs Union UK Agreement

Export Guidance

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Official Resources

Government export support for Rwanda.

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