Rwanda’s Industrial Parks
The eight parks
| Park | Province | Area | Companies | Industries allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musanze | Northern | 164 ha | 27 | Heavy and light |
| Muhanga | Southern | 135 ha | 7 | Heavy and light |
| Rwamagana | Eastern | 80 ha | 53 | Light |
| Huye | Southern | 50 ha | 34 | Light |
| Rusizi | Western | 41.4 ha | 16 | Light |
| Rubavu | Western | 226 ha | Not given | Light |
| Nyabihu | Western | 50 ha | 10 | Agro-processing only |
| Nyagatare | Eastern | 200 ha | 4 | Agro-processing only |
Source: Ministry of Trade and Industry: Annual Report 2024-2025; Ministry of Trade and Industry: Ministerial Instructions N°001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 of 13/02/2026 relating to the establishment of industries1,3
Area and companies are from the Ministry’s 2024/25 annual report. Rubavu’s company count is not given there.1
The priority parks
MINICOM has chosen the Musanze, Muhanga and Rwamagana parks and the Bugesera special economic zone for basic infrastructure under the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2). It has set aside RWF 10 billion in 2025/26 for these four sites.
How to request a plot
- Apply on IremboGov, under Trade and Industry, “Request for plots in industrial parks”.
- Choose the park, the activity, the plot size and whether you will pay in full or in instalments.
- Upload the RDB company registration certificate, a business plan on the Ministry’s template, draft architectural drawings, the owner’s signature and a passport copy. The company needs a TIN.
- MINICOM reviews the request. If it is approved, you get a bill number and have 30 days to pay, or you lose the plot.
Under the 2026 Ministerial Instructions, a factory in a park also needs MINICOM’s authorisation, with the factory layout and an environmental impact certificate. RDB’s service charter gives 30 days for an industrial park land application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many industrial parks does Rwanda have?
Rwanda has eight industrial parks in the provinces, with a total area of 946 ha. Seven of them reported 151 companies in 2024/25.
How full are Rwanda’s industrial parks?
The parks and zones have an average occupancy of about 56 %.
How do I request a plot in an industrial park?
Plots are requested from the Ministry of Trade and Industry on IremboGov.
Sources
- Ministry of Trade and Industry: Annual Report 2024-2025 (PDF)
- Ministry of Trade and Industry: RWF 10 billion boost for four key industrial parks
- Ministry of Trade and Industry: Ministerial Instructions N°001/INSTR/MINICOM/26 of 13/02/2026 relating to the establishment of industries (PDF)
- IremboGov: How to request for plots in industrial parks
- Rwanda Development Board: Service Charter (PDF)
Figures checked 8 November 2026. Prepared by InvestRwanda.com for general information. It is not investment, tax or legal advice; please confirm details with a qualified adviser before acting.
