Computer imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $21.6 million of computer in 2024 (112 tonnes). That is 50% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.3 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 | $21.6M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $43.3M | 333 t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 185 t |
| 2021 | $23.9M | 161 t |
| 2020 | $19.8M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $26.5M | 184 t |
| 2018 | $23.7M | 230 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 59 t |
Where Rwanda imports computer from
The largest suppliers were Hong Kong (40%), China (11%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $8.6M | 40% |
| China | $2.5M | 11% |
| United States | $2.2M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Malaysia | $785K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $680K | 3.2% |
| France | $660K | 3.1% |
| Denmark | $621K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $455K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 47% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 23% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 9.7% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 8.5% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 6% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 1.9% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 1.9% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $191.73 per kg, close to the world average of $236.75.
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 computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported computer worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Rwanda?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by China (11%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $191.73 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (47% of the value) and 8471.50 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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