Special purpose vehicles imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $14.8 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $14.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 470 t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 830 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 705 t |
Where Rwanda imports special purpose vehicles from
Malawi alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $9.5M | 65% |
| China | $2.3M | 15% |
| Croatia | $611K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $431K | 2.9% |
| United States | $415K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $399K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $336K | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $333K | 2.3% |
| Austria | $265K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $126K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 71% |
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 14% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 7.6% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.10 per kg, 99% above the world average of $7.07. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported special purpose vehicles worth $14.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Rwanda?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by China (15%) and Croatia (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.10 per kg in 2024, 99% above the world average of $7.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $14.8 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $15.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8705.10 (71% of the value) and 8705.90 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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