Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by Rwanda reached $5.7 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 46% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 838 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 640 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 537 t |
| 2017 | $688K | 143 t |
Where Rwanda imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $5.2M | 91% |
| Belgium | $212K | 3.7% |
| Thailand | $121K | 2.1% |
| Estonia | $121K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $47K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $16K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.68 per kg, 88% below the world average of $13.99, 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 diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Rwanda?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Belgium (4%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.68 per kg in 2024, 88% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $688 thousand in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 732%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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