Medical instruments imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Rwanda reached $19.8 million in 2024 (530 tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $19.8M | 530 t |
| 2023 | $18.3M | 985 t |
| 2022 | $19.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 762 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 508 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 898 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 379 t |
Where Rwanda imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (25%), Germany (20%), Kenya (8%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+281% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 25% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 20% |
| Kenya | $1.6M | 8% |
| Turkey | $1.4M | 7.2% |
| United States | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| India | $995K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $969K | 4.9% |
| France | $763K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $562K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $526K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 51% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 20% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 12% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 6.1% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 3.1% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 2.9% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 2.8% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.40 per kg, close to the world average of $37.39.
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 medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported medical instruments worth $19.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 530 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Germany (20%) and Kenya (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 281% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.40 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $37.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $19.8 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (51% of the value) and 9018.12 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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