Utility meters imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported utility meters worth $4.7 million (255 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $11.0 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 | $4.7M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 738 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 539 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 210 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 155 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 113 t |
Where Rwanda imports utility meters from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 94% |
| United States | $83K | 1.8% |
| France | $81K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $80K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $34K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9028
| 9028.30 | Electric meters | 74% |
| 9028.20 | Water meters | 26% |
| 9028.90 | Utility meter parts | 0.2% |
| 9028.10 | Gas meters | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9028.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.38 per kg, 42% below the world average of $31.70, 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 utility meters imports (HS 9028): 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 9028: Gas, liquid or electricity supply or production meters, including calibrating meters therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of utility meters imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported utility meters worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply utility meters to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the United States (2%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of utility meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.38 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $31.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of utility meters to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 0%. The peak was 2019 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for utility meters?
The HS code for utility meters is heading 9028. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 9028.30 (74% of the value) and 9028.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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