Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $26.0 million of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (168 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26.0M | 168 t |
| 2023 | $26.3M | 184 t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 125 t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 81 t |
| 2018 | $30.9M | 245 t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 72 t |
Where Rwanda imports transmission and switching apparatus from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), China (28%), Hong Kong (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.0M | 38% |
| China | $7.3M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $1.9M | 7.3% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $850K | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $749K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $694K | 2.7% |
| Sweden | $667K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $645K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $482K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $154.92 per kg, 29% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
Transmission and switching apparatus exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $404 thousand of transmission and switching apparatus in 2024 (13 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 76% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+733% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $309K | 77% |
| United States | $37K | 9.3% |
| Hungary | $18K | 4.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $9K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $9K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 1% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1% |
| Canada | $4K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $26.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 168 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Rwanda?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by China (28%) and Hong Kong (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $154.92 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $26.0 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2018 at $30.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export transmission and switching apparatus?
Yes. Rwanda exported $404 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, the United States and Hungary. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $25.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. 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 8517 page.
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.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.