Crane trucks imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane trucks by Rwanda reached $10.6 million in 2024 (324 tonnes). That is 211% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 58% 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 | $10.6M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $142K | 28 t |
| 2021 | $274K | 59 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 398 t |
| 2019 | $539K | 75 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 307 t |
| 2017 | $426K | 97 t |
Where Rwanda imports crane trucks from
One supplier dominates: Malawi accounted for 90% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $9.5M | 90% |
| Uganda | $395K | 3.7% |
| Austria | $265K | 2.5% |
| China | $262K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.59 per kg, 595% above the world average of $4.69. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda crane trucks imports (HS 8705.10): 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 8705.10: Vehicles: crane lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of crane trucks imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported crane trucks worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 211% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane trucks to Rwanda?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Uganda (4%) and Austria (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.59 per kg in 2024, 595% above the world average of $4.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane trucks to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426 thousand in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane trucks?
The HS code for crane trucks is subheading 8705.10. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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