Coaxial cable imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported coaxial cable worth $6.0 million (300 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $6.0M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 403 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 173 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 233 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 299 t |
| 2018 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $618K | 49 t |
Where Rwanda imports coaxial cable from
The largest suppliers were India (36%), Egypt (35%), Kenya (22%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.2M | 36% |
| Egypt | $2.1M | 35% |
| Kenya | $1.3M | 22% |
| China | $212K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $99K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.11 per kg, 69% above the world average of $11.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported coaxial cable worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to Rwanda?
India was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Egypt (35%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.11 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618 thousand in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 877%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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