Electrical wire and cable imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $36.5 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $36.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $33.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $17.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 1.9K t |
Where Rwanda imports electrical wire and cable from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), India (27%), Egypt (10%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 40% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 22% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 17% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 14% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 4.3% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 2.3% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 1.2% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.23 per kg, 42% below the world average of $14.30, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported electrical wire and cable worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by India (27%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.23 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (39% of the value) and 8544.60 (22%).
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