Diesel engine parts imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine parts by Rwanda reached $2.3 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.3M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 76 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 57 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 43 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $842K | 65 t |
| 2017 | $389K | 21 t |
Where Rwanda imports diesel engine parts from
Belgium alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.4M | 60% |
| China | $405K | 18% |
| Netherlands | $323K | 14% |
| South Korea | $126K | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.7% |
| India | $13K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $12K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.89 per kg, 154% above the world average of $12.57. 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 diesel engine parts imports (HS 8409.99): 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 8409.99: Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine parts imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported diesel engine parts worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 167th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine parts to Rwanda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (18%) and the Netherlands (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 155% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.89 per kg in 2024, 154% above the world average of $12.57 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 engine parts to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $389 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 496%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine parts?
The HS code for diesel engine parts is subheading 8409.99. 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 8409 page.
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The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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