Generator imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.3 million of generator in 2024 (298 tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.3 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 | $3.3M | 298 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 559 t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 695 t |
| 2021 | $14.3M | 836 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 794 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 301 t |
Where Rwanda imports generator from
The largest suppliers were China (27%), Portugal (23%), Lebanon (13%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+155% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $908K | 27% |
| Portugal | $774K | 23% |
| Lebanon | $422K | 13% |
| Italy | $333K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 6.7% |
| Kenya | $212K | 6.4% |
| Japan | $200K | 6% |
| Tanzania | $121K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $49K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $34K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 40% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 33% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 18% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 6.9% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 2.4% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.12 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
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 generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported generator worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298 tonnes. That ranks it 171st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($908 thousand), followed by Portugal (23%) and Lebanon (13%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.12 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (40% of the value) and 8502.11 (33%).
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