Lifting machinery parts imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $5.4 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (784 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.2 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 | $5.4M | 784 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 717 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 585 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 465 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 727 t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 680 t |
Where Rwanda imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from Portugal (34%), China (24%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.8M | 34% |
| China | $1.3M | 25% |
| Belgium | $582K | 11% |
| South Africa | $499K | 9.2% |
| Germany | $291K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $227K | 4.2% |
| India | $118K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $93K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $73K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $71K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 44% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 39% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 11% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 2.3% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 2% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 1.2% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.3% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 per kg, close to the world average of $6.72.
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 lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported lifting machinery parts worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 784 tonnes. That ranks it 163rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Rwanda?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 505% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2018 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (44% of the value) and 8431.39 (39%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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