Conveyor imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported conveyor worth $2.8 million (812 tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $2.8M | 812 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 725 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 949 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 488 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 374 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 506 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 451 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 355 t |
Where Rwanda imports conveyor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 77% |
| Turkey | $185K | 6.6% |
| France | $147K | 5.2% |
| Greece | $89K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $59K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $57K | 2% |
| South Africa | $50K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $32K | 1.2% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
| Bulgaria | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 51% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 25% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 9.2% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 8.4% |
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 2.8% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 2.2% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 1.4% |
| 8428.31 | Underground conveyor systems | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.47 per kg, 66% below the world average of $10.33, 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 conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported conveyor worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 812 tonnes. That ranks it 162nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Turkey (7%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.47 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8428.10 (51% of the value) and 8428.90 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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