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Export market

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

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

Relevant guidance for exporting to Rwanda.

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Official Resources

Government export support for Rwanda.

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