Beer imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported beer worth $5.2 million (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.2M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 2.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports beer from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (32%), Uganda (19%), Sri Lanka (14%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 beer imports (HS 2203): 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 2203: Beer made from malt.
Common questions
What is the value of beer imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported beer worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply beer to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Uganda (19%) and Sri Lanka (14%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of beer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of beer to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for beer?
The HS code for beer is heading 2203. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2203.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2203 page.
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