Measuring instruments imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported measuring instruments worth $4.8 million (80 tonnes). Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $21.0 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 | $4.8M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 38 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 108 t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 28 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 6 t |
Where Rwanda imports measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (31%), Germany (23%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.5M | 31% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $986K | 21% |
| China | $372K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $370K | 7.7% |
| France | $139K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $47K | 1% |
| Kenya | $34K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 76% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 12% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 5.7% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 5.6% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 0.3% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.58 per kg, 33% below the world average of $90.86, 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 measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported measuring instruments worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Rwanda?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (23%) and the Netherlands (20%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 503% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $60.58 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2020 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (76% of the value) and 9031.20 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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