Gas generator imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.3 million of gas generator in 2024 (53 tonnes). That is 96% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $2.3M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 54 t |
| 2021 | $79K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $46K | 23 t |
| 2019 | $215K | 10 t |
| 2018 | $66K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $134K | 10 t |
Where Rwanda imports gas generator from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.3M | 99% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.8% |
| India | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8405
| 8405.10 | Producer gas generators | 100% |
| 8405.90 | Gas generator parts | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.55 per kg, 118% above the world average of $19.96. 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 gas generator imports (HS 8405): 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 8405: Generators for producer or water gas with or without their purifiers acetylene gas generators and similar water process gas generators, with or without their purifiers.
Common questions
What is the value of gas generator imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported gas generator worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 96% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas generator to Rwanda?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Turkey (1%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.55 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $19.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas generator to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $134 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $704 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for gas generator?
The HS code for gas generator is heading 8405. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8405.10 (100% of the value) and 8405.90 (0%).
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