Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $3.1 million (843 tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $3.1M | 843 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 977 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 630 t |
| 2020 | $880K | 279 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 587 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $843K | 260 t |
Where Rwanda imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 83% |
| Netherlands | $239K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $218K | 7% |
| Japan | $50K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.97, 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 excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 843 tonnes. That ranks it 156th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (8%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.97 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $842 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 269%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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