Refrigerator imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $8.0 million of refrigerator in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 55% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 851 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 598 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 638 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 542 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 770 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 236 t |
Where Rwanda imports refrigerator from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Belgium (20%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 32% |
| Belgium | $1.6M | 20% |
| France | $976K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $796K | 10% |
| Kenya | $470K | 5.9% |
| Spain | $399K | 5% |
| Turkey | $375K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $277K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $111K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 41% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 17% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 17% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 15% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 2.9% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 2.5% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 2% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.39 per kg, close to the world average of $7.19.
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 refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported refrigerator worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 162nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Belgium (20%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8418.99 (41% of the value) and 8418.69 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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