Plastic molding machine imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.2 million of plastic molding machine in 2024 (403 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.8 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 | $2.2M | 403 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 611 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 281 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 157 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 402 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 307 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 331 t |
| 2017 | $755K | 38 t |
Where Rwanda imports plastic molding machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 42% |
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 27% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 13% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 7.6% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 4.8% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 3.5% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 1.5% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.54 per kg, 60% below the world average of $13.91, 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 plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported plastic molding machine worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 403 tonnes. That ranks it 151st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (11%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.54 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $13.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $755 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2023 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8477.80 (42% of the value) and 8477.90 (27%).
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