Smart cards imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported smart cards worth $2.4 million (14 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $2.4M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 11 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 10 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $926K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 15 t |
| 2017 | $933K | 5 t |
Where Rwanda imports smart cards from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 85% |
| Germany | $320K | 13% |
| France | $15K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $7K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $5K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $173.33 per kg, 54% above the world average of $112.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported smart cards worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (13%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $173.33 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $933 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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