Computer systems imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.1 million of computer systems in 2024 (16 tonnes). That is 108% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.7 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 | $2.1M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $998K | 7 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $679K | 6 t |
Where Rwanda imports computer systems from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.4M | 68% |
| China | $216K | 10% |
| Bulgaria | $144K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $115K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $100K | 4.8% |
| India | $62K | 3% |
| Kenya | $14K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $132.68 per kg, 21% below the world average of $167.68, 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 computer systems imports (HS 8471.49): 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 8471.49: Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Common questions
What is the value of computer systems imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported computer systems worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 108% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer systems to Rwanda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (10%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $132.68 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $167.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer systems to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $679 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 209%. The peak was 2022 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer systems?
The HS code for computer systems is subheading 8471.49. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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