Control panel imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported control panel worth $8.1 million (333 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $16.0 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 | $8.1M | 333 t |
| 2023 | $12.3M | 696 t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 348 t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 479 t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 524 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 497 t |
| 2017 | $10.1M | 326 t |
Where Rwanda imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Portugal (15%), Kenya (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 80% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.47 per kg, 61% below the world average of $63.20, 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 control panel imports (HS 8537): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported control panel worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 333 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Portugal (15%) and Kenya (14%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 884% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.47 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.1 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2020 at $16.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (80% of the value) and 8537.20 (20%).
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