In the second quarter of 2025, India surpassed Kenya as one of Rwanda's top import sources due to a significant 68% decline in Kenyan shipments to Kigali.

• Rwanda's imports from Kenya plummeted from US$ 245.1 million to US$ 78.2 million in Q2 2025.
• China remained Rwanda's leading import supplier, contributing US$ 275.6 million, maintaining a three-year dominance.
• Overall, Rwanda's imports decreased by nearly 21% to US$ 1.25 billion, while domestic exports fell by 36% to US$ 346 million.