Rwanda-Türkiye Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $74.26M total volume •Rwanda deficit: $64.95M

RwandaTürkiye

$4.66M

Exports (2023)

TürkiyeRwanda

$69.61M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$64.95M

Deficit for Rwanda

Total Trade

$74.26M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Rwanda and Türkiye. Green line shows exports from Rwanda, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Rwanda-Türkiye commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

RwandaTürkiye Exports

$4.66M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
58.9% top product
1Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)
$2.74M
58.9% of exports
2Coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated
$889,109
19.1% of exports
3Anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
$381,634
8.2% of exports
4Garments: overcoats, raincoats, car-coats, capes, cloaks and similar articles, women's or girls', of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted)
$150,114
3.2% of exports
5Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits: n.e.c. in heading no. 1207, whether or not broken
$137,316
2.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Rwanda's export portfolio to Türkiye demonstrates strategic specialization, with anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

TürkiyeRwanda Imports

$69.61M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
16.3% concentration
1Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308
$11.32M
16.3% of imports
2Yeasts: active
$5.37M
7.7% of imports
3Wheat or meslin flour
$4.38M
6.3% of imports
4Locks: (other than those for motor vehicles or furniture), (key, combination or electrically operated), of base metal
$2.05M
2.9% of imports
5Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA
$2.04M
2.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Rwanda's import pattern from Türkiye reveals significant dependencyin iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Rwanda demonstrates competitive strength in exportinganoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) to Türkiye, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $74.26M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Rwanda-Türkiye Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $74.26 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Rwanda maintains a deficit of $64.95 million
  • Export Focus: Rwanda's primary exports include anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted), coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated, anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6203 (not knitted or crocheted)
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Türkiye include iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, yeasts: active, wheat or meslin flour

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $74.26M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Rwanda leveraging its comparative advantages in anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted).

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Rwanda's specialization in anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted)complements Türkiye's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $74.26M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $74.26M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $74.26 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) and iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Rwanda's trade deficit of $64.95 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in coffee: not roasted or decaffeinated present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted) may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Rwanda and Türkiye represents a total trade volume of $74.26 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Rwanda, with imports exceeding exportsby $64.95 million.

Export Strengths

Rwanda's exports to Türkiye total $4.66 million, with competitive advantages in anoraks (including ski-jackets), wind-cheaters, wind-jackets and similar articles: women's or girls', of man-made fibres, other than those of heading no. 6204 (not knitted or crocheted), representing $2.74M or58.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Türkiye amount to $69.61 million, highlighting economic interdependence in iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308, with Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308 comprising16.3% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Rwanda's strategic sourcing from Türkiye. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023