Monitor imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported monitor worth $6.4 million (347 tonnes). Value fell 38% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.8 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 | $6.4M | 347 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 471 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 600 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 227 t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 199 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 120 t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 392 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 106 t |
Where Rwanda imports monitor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 64% |
| Egypt | $874K | 14% |
| Hong Kong | $415K | 6.5% |
| South Africa | $260K | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $146K | 2.3% |
| France | $139K | 2.2% |
| United States | $106K | 1.7% |
| Kenya | $78K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $64K | 1% |
| Germany | $34K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 49% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 27% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 15% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 6.9% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 1.6% |
| 8528.42 | CRT computer monitors | 0.2% |
| 8528.73 | Monochrome television sets | 0.1% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.40 per kg, 36% below the world average of $28.54, 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 monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported monitor worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 347 tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Egypt (14%) and Hong Kong (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.40 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of monitor to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (49% of the value) and 8528.59 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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