India Overtakes Kenya Among Top Sources Of Rwanda’s Imports
Kenyan shipments to Kigali fell sharply in the second quarter of 2025, according to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR)...
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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.
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