Electric heating resistors imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heating resistors by Rwanda reached $4.8 million in 2024 (8 tonnes). Value rose 17338% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% 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 | $4.8M | 9 t |
| 2023 | $28K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $43K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $64K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $24K | 0 t |
| 2019 | $60K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $97K | 30 t |
| 2017 | $30K | 1 t |
Where Rwanda imports electric heating resistors from
Belgium alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $4.8M | 100% |
| China | $12K | 0.2% |
| India | $7K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $566.24 per kg, 2494% above the world average of $21.83. 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 heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported electric heating resistors worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8 tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Rwanda?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 722% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $566.24 per kg in 2024, 2494% above the world average of $21.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heating resistors to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $645 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8516 page.
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