Low voltage switch imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $4.1 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (435 tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $5.3 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 | $4.1M | 435 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 472 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 300 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 294 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 235 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 883 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 131 t |
Where Rwanda imports low voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Portugal (10%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 49% |
| Portugal | $420K | 10% |
| Germany | $381K | 9.2% |
| India | $357K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $163K | 4% |
| France | $156K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $132K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $81K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $65K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 28% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 25% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 16% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 9.6% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 5.2% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 5% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 3.9% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.49 per kg, 74% below the world average of $37.06, 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 low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported low voltage switch worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 435 tonnes. That ranks it 171st of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Portugal (10%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.49 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (28% of the value) and 8536.90 (25%).
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