Tractors imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported tractors worth $20.4 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $20.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 551 t |
Where Rwanda imports tractors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+439% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.3M | 70% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $570K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $406K | 2% |
| Kenya | $280K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $79K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $54K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 87% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 11% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 0.9% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 0.6% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 0.5% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 0.4% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, 52% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda tractors imports (HS 8701): 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: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported tractors worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($14.3 million), followed by Germany (9%) and Poland (8%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 819% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 968%. The peak was 2023 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (87% of the value) and 8701.95 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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