Valve imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $4.1 million of valve in 2024 (324 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $4.1M | 324 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 734 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 535 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 409 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 396 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 367 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 548 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 139 t |
Where Rwanda imports valve from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Belgium (26%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 39% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 26% |
| Germany | $360K | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $178K | 4.4% |
| Portugal | $174K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 3% |
| India | $97K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $68K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $57K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 64% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 16% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 11% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 4.2% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 2.8% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.61 per kg, 48% below the world average of $24.30, 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 valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported valve worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 324 tonnes. That ranks it 168th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Belgium (26%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.61 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2018 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (64% of the value) and 8481.20 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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