Lead-acid starter batteries imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $2.2 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% 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 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 808 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 858 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 671 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 590 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $329K | 133 t |
Where Rwanda imports lead-acid starter batteries from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $1.5M | 65% |
| China | $361K | 16% |
| Uganda | $186K | 8.3% |
| Egypt | $157K | 7% |
| South Africa | $40K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $20K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 25% below the world average of $2.91, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 160th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (16%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $329 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 581%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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