Sector footprint
$6.1M in exports
Reported textiles and apparel exports in 2024 across 25 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 50-63
Rwanda Textiles and apparel exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Rwanda's HS 50-63 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$6.1M2024 reported value
Products25Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets11Markets represented
Average CAGR-1.7%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$58.2BReported buyer imports
Textiles and apparel capability
How strong is Rwanda in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$58.2B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 630790Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307 | $7.7B | $53.8K | $5.5B | -7.0% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $10.9B | $1.9M | $4.5B | +5.3% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 610910T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $12.0B | $478.3 | $3.1B | -22.7% | 6 | +0.0% |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $5.4B | $482.0 | $2.0B | +23.8% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 630392Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $6.0 | $1.1B | -28.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610990T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted | $2.9B | $276.6 | $1.0B | -34.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 611430Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61 | $1.3B | $9.4 | $958.4M | -17.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | $1.9B | $29.7K | $936.3M | +42.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620293Anoraks (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) | $2.5B | $3.2M | $895.0M | +6.6% | 3 | +0.1% |
| HS 630231Bed linen: of cotton (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | $1.2B | $1.8 | $714.1M | -27.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621143Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.0B | $19.3 | $522.5M | +6.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $1.8B | $296.1 | $474.8M | +3.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 590390Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902) | $598.7M | $25.3K | $471.5M | +34.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630419Bedspreads: not knitted or crocheted | $450.4M | $50.6 | $454.0M | -5.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 540752Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of textured polyester filaments, dyed | $383.5M | $477.9 | $411.6M | -29.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620442Dresses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $946.7M | $2.7K | $389.9M | -12.0% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | $1.2B | $838.4K | $355.1M | +346.2% | 1 | +0.1% |
| HS 611120Garments and clothing accessories: babies', of cotton, knitted or crocheted | $1.4B | $188.7 | $333.9M | -71.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620433Jackets and blazers: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $483.2M | $13.6K | $297.2M | -31.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630492Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404) | $288.4M | $1.7 | $250.6M | -33.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620462Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $588.0M | $25.1 | $234.4M | -88.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | $744.9M | $13.0K | $233.4M | +69.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 621040Garments: men's or boys', n.e.s. in item no. 6210.2, of the fabrics of heading no. 5602, 5603, 5903, 5906 or 5907 (not knitted or crocheted) | $403.7M | $55.4 | $209.0M | -44.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 620443Dresses: women's or girls', of synthetic fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | $452.9M | $230.9 | $195.0M | -46.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 630239Bed linen: of textile materials other than cotton or man-made fibres (not printed, knitted or crocheted) | $262.9M | $109.9 | $189.3M | -45.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
21 products represented in the sector.
$17.5B$38.8B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
4 products represented in the sector.
$2.6B$7.1B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
5 products represented in the sector.
$1.6B$3.4B reported buyer importsFRA
France
4 products represented in the sector.
$1.6B$4.0B reported buyer importsCAN
Canada
2 products represented in the sector.
$534.4M$1.1B reported buyer importsVNM
Viet Nam
1 products represented in the sector.
$471.5M$598.7M reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
2 products represented in the sector.
$464.3M$1.3B reported buyer importsIDN
Indonesia
1 products represented in the sector.
$411.6M$383.5M reported buyer importsAUT
Austria
1 products represented in the sector.
$217.6M$398.8M reported buyer importsCHN
China
1 products represented in the sector.
$213.1M$664.6M reported buyer importsARE
United Arab Emirates
1 products represented in the sector.
$188.6M$420.7M reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 610520Shirts: men's or boys', of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +346.2% | $355.1M | 1 |
| HS 620630Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +69.7% | $233.4M | 1 |
| HS 630260Kitchen and toilet linen: of terry towelling or similar terry fabrics, of cotton | +42.8% | $936.3M | 1 |
| HS 590390Textile fabrics: impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, (excluding polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane and those of heading no. 5902) | +34.6% | $471.5M | 1 |
| HS 620342Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +23.8% | $2.0B | 3 |
| HS 620293Anoraks (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) | +6.6% | $895.0M | 3 |
| HS 621143Track suits and other garments n.e.c.: women's or girls', of man-made fibres (not knitted or crocheted) | +6.0% | $522.5M | 1 |
| HS 611030Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted | +5.3% | $4.5B | 5 |
| HS 620520Shirts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted) | +3.4% | $474.8M | 1 |
| HS 630419Bedspreads: not knitted or crocheted | -5.2% | $454.0M | 1 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 630790
Textiles: made up articles (including dress patterns), n.e.c. in chapter 63, n.e.c. in heading no. 6307
6 markets$5.5B calculated opportunityHS 610910
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted
6 markets$3.1B calculated opportunityHS 611030
Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans, waistcoats and similar articles: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted
5 markets$4.5B calculated opportunityHS 620342
Trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts: men's or boys', of cotton (not knitted or crocheted)
3 markets$2.0B calculated opportunityHS 620293
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)
3 markets$895.0M calculated opportunityHS 630392
Curtains (including drapes) and interior blinds, curtain or bed valances: of synthetic fibres, not knitted or crocheted
1 markets$1.1B calculated opportunityHS 610990
T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted
1 markets$1.0B calculated opportunityHS 611430
Garments: of man-made fibres, knitted or crocheted, n.e.c. in chapter 61
1 markets$958.4M calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Textiles and apparel export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Rwanda in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.