Electric heater imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported electric heater worth $7.1 million (404 tonnes). Value rose 160% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.1 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 | $7.1M | 404 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 448 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 588 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 271 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 362 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 193 t |
| 2018 | $16.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $589K | 65 t |
Where Rwanda imports electric heater from
Belgium alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.8M | 68% |
| China | $1.0M | 15% |
| Kenya | $713K | 10% |
| Turkey | $246K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $90K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $60K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $32K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 68% |
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 12% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 7.8% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 3.2% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 2.2% |
| 8516.29 | Electric space heating systems | 1.8% |
| 8516.90 | Heating appliance parts | 1.5% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.63 per kg, 73% above the world average of $10.19. 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 electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported electric heater worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 404 tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 160% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to Rwanda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (15%) and Kenya (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.63 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $589 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $16.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8516.80 (68% of the value) and 8516.60 (12%).
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