Cereal flour imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported cereal flour worth $20.4 million (41.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 192% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 186% 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 | $20.4M | 41.9K t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $293K | 480 t |
| 2021 | $132K | 296 t |
| 2020 | $160K | 297 t |
| 2019 | $388K | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 20.8K t |
| 2017 | $13K | 29 t |
Where Rwanda imports cereal flour from
Uganda alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $20.3M | 100% |
| Kenya | $37K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1102
| 1102.20 | Corn flour | 100% |
| 1102.90 | Cereal flour (other types) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.49 per kg, 37% below the world average of $0.78, 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.
Cereal flour exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $333 thousand of cereal flour in 2024 (243 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (45%), United States (42%), Uganda (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Canada grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $150K | 45% |
| United States | $139K | 42% |
| Uganda | $28K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $16K | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda cereal flour imports (HS 1102): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 1102: Cereal flours; other than of wheat or meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of cereal flour imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported cereal flour worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 41.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 192% on 2023.
Which countries supply cereal flour to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by Kenya (0%) and the United Kingdom (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 366% on the year.
What is the average import price of cereal flour per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.49 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $0.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cereal flour to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export cereal flour?
Yes. Rwanda exported $333 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and Uganda. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for cereal flour?
The HS code for cereal flour is heading 1102. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1102.20 (100% of the value) and 1102.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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