Electric motor imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported electric motor worth $6.2 million (620 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.0 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 | $6.2M | 620 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 662 t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 613 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 221 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 543 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 62 t |
Where Rwanda imports electric motor from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 83% |
| United Kingdom | $214K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $200K | 3.2% |
| Kenya | $172K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $166K | 2.7% |
| India | $105K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $29K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $27K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 59% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 15% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 11% |
| 8501.62 | AC alternators 75-375kva | 5.1% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 4.3% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 1.8% |
| 8501.63 | AC alternators 375-750kva | 1% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.41, 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 electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported electric motor worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 620 tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (3%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 784% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric motor to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8501.31 (59% of the value) and 8501.32 (14%).
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