Cars imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported cars worth $28.9 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $40.0 million.
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 | $28.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.0M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $21.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 1.4K t |
Where Rwanda imports cars from
The largest suppliers were South Korea (38%), China (33%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $10.9M | 38% |
| China | $9.4M | 33% |
| Belgium | $5.2M | 18% |
| Canada | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $517K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $418K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $221K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $165K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $131K | 0.5% |
| Estonia | $121K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 25% |
| 8703.40 | Hybrid petrol-electric cars | 23% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 20% |
| 8703.80 | Electric cars | 12% |
| 8703.60 | Plug-in hybrid petrol cars | 8.1% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 3.6% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 3.1% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.27 per kg, 80% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported cars worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 175th of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Rwanda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (33%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.27 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 204%. The peak was 2023 at $40.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (25% of the value) and 8703.40 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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