Centrifuge imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $11.5 million of centrifuge in 2024 (722 tonnes). That is 66% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $11.5M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 573 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 595 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 316 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 634 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 557 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 484 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 210 t |
Where Rwanda imports centrifuge from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (32%), Germany (27%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 32% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 27% |
| China | $1.6M | 14% |
| Kenya | $760K | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $444K | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $428K | 3.7% |
| India | $369K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $247K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $186K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $125K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 36% |
| 8421.22 | Beverage filtration machinery | 32% |
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 6.8% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 6.5% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 4.9% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 4.7% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 4.7% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 24% below the world average of $21.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported centrifuge worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 722 tonnes. That ranks it 146th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to Rwanda?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Germany (27%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifuge to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8421.21 (36% of the value) and 8421.22 (32%).
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