Transformer imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $13.0 million of transformer in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.9 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 | $13.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $16.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 728 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 746 t |
Where Rwanda imports transformer from
Most of the value came from China (49%), United States (15%), Turkey (5%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 49% |
| United States | $2.0M | 15% |
| Turkey | $661K | 5.1% |
| Kenya | $541K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $499K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $447K | 3.5% |
| Uganda | $375K | 2.9% |
| Tanzania | $349K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $328K | 2.5% |
| India | $301K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 54% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 30% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 7.1% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 3% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 2.6% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 2.1% |
| 8504.32 | Distribution transformers | 0.5% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.75 per kg, 62% below the world average of $23.20, 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 transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported transformer worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 153rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by the United States (15%) and Turkey (5%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.75 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2018 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (54% of the value) and 8504.21 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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