Citrus fruit imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported citrus fruit worth $4.1 million (8.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 234% 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 | 8.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $822K | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $404K | 689 t |
| 2019 | $249K | 726 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Rwanda imports citrus fruit from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.6M | 88% |
| Egypt | $359K | 8.7% |
| Kenya | $85K | 2% |
| South Africa | $63K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 0805
| 0805.10 | Oranges | 78% |
| 0805.50 | Lemons and limes | 17% |
| 0805.21 | Mandarins | 5.7% |
| 0805.40 | Grapefruit and pomelos | 0.1% |
| 0805.29 | Citrus hybrids | 0% |
| 0805.90 | Citrus fruit (other varieties) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0805.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.52 per kg, 47% below the world average of $0.98, 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 citrus fruit imports (HS 0805): 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 0805: Citrus fruit; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of citrus fruit imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported citrus fruit worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply citrus fruit to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Egypt (9%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of citrus fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.52 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of citrus fruit to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for citrus fruit?
The HS code for citrus fruit is heading 0805. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0805.10 (78% of the value) and 0805.50 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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