A report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) shows that during the second quarter of 2026, the total value of trade between Rwanda and China reached $558.27 million, equivalent to about Rwf825 billion.
Rwanda imported goods worth $415.89 million from China, while exports from Rwanda to the Chinese market reached $142.38 million.
The figures show that Rwanda’s exports to China increased from $40.88 million in the second quarter of 2025 to $142.38 million in the second quarter of 2026.
During the quarter, China was the largest destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 25.93% of all goods Rwanda exported.
The NISR report also shows that China was Rwanda’s largest source of imports during the second quarter of 2026.
Goods imported from China were valued at $415.89 million, representing 25.89% of Rwanda’s total imports.
Tanzania followed China as Rwanda’s second-largest source of imports, with goods worth $182.93 million, while India ranked third with imports valued at $182.52 million.
Overall, Rwanda’s total trade with the rest of the world reached $2.335 billion during the quarter, representing a 34.51% increase compared with the second quarter of 2025.
