Accumulator imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by Rwanda reached $9.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 781 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 897 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 761 t |
| 2018 | $7.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 392 t |
Where Rwanda imports accumulator from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United States (24%), Kenya (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.0M | 44% |
| United States | $2.2M | 24% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 18% |
| Uganda | $282K | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $157K | 1.7% |
| France | $151K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $123K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $112K | 1.2% |
| Israel | $92K | 1% |
| Germany | $83K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 66% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 25% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 7.1% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 1.6% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 0.8% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 0.1% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.04 per kg, 54% below the world average of $13.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Accumulator exports from Rwanda
Exports of accumulator by Rwanda reached $3.1 million in 2024 (57 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+75% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $3.1M | 100% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda accumulator imports (HS 8507): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported accumulator worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 154th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by the United States (24%) and Kenya (17%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 587% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.04 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of accumulator to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 290%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export accumulator?
Yes. Rwanda exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Austria and the Netherlands. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (66% of the value) and 8507.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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