Animal feed imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of animal feed by Rwanda reached $11.3 million in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 105% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $11.3M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 760 t |
Where Rwanda imports animal feed from
Kenya alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $6.6M | 58% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 17% |
| France | $620K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $473K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $325K | 2.9% |
| Uganda | $290K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $202K | 1.8% |
| Egypt | $176K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $128K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $92K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2309
| 2309.90 | Bulk pet food | 96% |
| 2309.10 | Pet food | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2309.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 38% below the world average of $1.52, 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 animal feed imports (HS 2309): 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 2309: Preparations of a kind used in animal feeding.
Common questions
What is the value of animal feed imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported animal feed worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 105% on 2023.
Which countries supply animal feed to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by Belgium (17%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of animal feed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $1.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of animal feed to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 667%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for animal feed?
The HS code for animal feed is heading 2309. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2309.90 (96% of the value) and 2309.10 (4%).
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