Pipe and boiler control valves imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by Rwanda reached $2.6 million in 2024 (266 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.6M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 364 t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 264 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 328 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 271 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 341 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 126 t |
Where Rwanda imports pipe and boiler control valves from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+510% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 55% |
| Belgium | $358K | 14% |
| Germany | $157K | 6% |
| Portugal | $135K | 5.2% |
| Kenya | $128K | 4.9% |
| Netherlands | $67K | 2.6% |
| India | $57K | 2.2% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 2.1% |
| France | $42K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $39K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.83 per kg, 57% below the world average of $22.62, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 168th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 510% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.83 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 119%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8481 page.
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