Semi-trailer tractors imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $17.7 million of semi-trailer tractors in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.6 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 | $17.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 533 t |
Where Rwanda imports semi-trailer tractors from
China alone supplied 80% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 80% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| United Kingdom | $451K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $402K | 2.3% |
| Uganda | $355K | 2% |
| Belgium | $327K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $175K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $54K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, 52% below the world average of $7.89, 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 semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported semi-trailer tractors worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Poland (9%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 73% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 892%. The peak was 2023 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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