Orthopaedic appliances imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.1 million of orthopaedic appliances in 2024 (10 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.1M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 8 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 5 t |
| 2021 | $832K | 10 t |
| 2020 | $958K | 6 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 41 t |
| 2017 | $549K | 3 t |
Where Rwanda imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were Turkey (26%), India (24%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $542K | 26% |
| India | $511K | 24% |
| China | $406K | 19% |
| France | $143K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $120K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $100K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 3.6% |
| United States | $54K | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $45K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 54% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 14% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 13% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 8.2% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 7.7% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 1.6% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 1.1% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $220.27 per kg, 36% below the world average of $345.26, 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 orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported orthopaedic appliances worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Rwanda?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($542 thousand), followed by India (24%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $220.27 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $549 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9021.10 (54% of the value) and 9021.39 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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