Heavy equipment dealers in Rwanda
There are 7 heavy equipment dealers in Rwanda, with 7 branches in Kigali. Between them they represent 9 brands, including Caterpillar, Hitachi, JCB, John Deere and Komatsu. Last checked October 2026.
Rwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Business hub
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- Kinyarwanda, English, French, Swahili
- Dialling code
- +250
- Time zone
- CAT, UTC+2
- Working week
- Monday to Friday
- Drives on the
- Right
- Main ports
- None (landlocked)
7 dealers in Rwanda
The equipment market in Rwanda
Rwanda is a small but well-organised market, where roads, housing, urban works in Kigali and new public buildings drive heavy equipment demand.
Mining of tin, tungsten and coltan and tea and coffee farming add demand. Most dealers are in Kigali.
Importing and registering equipment in Rwanda
Routes in
Rwanda is landlocked. Equipment usually comes from Dar es Salaam (central corridor) or Mombasa (northern corridor, through Uganda).
Customs
Clearance is through the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads are registered with the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Your dealer or a clearing agent can usually arrange this.
General guidance only. Rules change, so confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.