Headphones and earphones imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.3 million of headphones and earphones in 2024 (20 tonnes). That is 387% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 68% 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 | 20 t |
| 2023 | $465K | 11 t |
| 2022 | $307K | 10 t |
| 2021 | $314K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $365K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $87K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $279K | 35 t |
| 2017 | $60K | 0 t |
Where Rwanda imports headphones and earphones from
United States alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+934% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.8M | 78% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 10% |
| China | $155K | 6.9% |
| Kenya | $40K | 1.8% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | $8K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.24 per kg, close to the world average of $100.92.
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 headphones and earphones imports (HS 8518.30): 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 8518.30: Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers.
Common questions
What is the value of headphones and earphones imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported headphones and earphones worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 387% on 2023.
Which countries supply headphones and earphones to Rwanda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (10%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 934% on the year.
What is the average import price of headphones and earphones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.24 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $100.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of headphones and earphones to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $517 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for headphones and earphones?
The HS code for headphones and earphones is subheading 8518.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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