Coffee exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda exported coffee worth $94.5 million (17.2 thousand tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.5M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $91.0M | 16.6K t |
| 2022 | $109.3M | 17.7K t |
| 2021 | $80.7M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $68.1M | 19.2K t |
| 2019 | $79.9M | 25.5K t |
| 2018 | $79.2M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $57.7M | 13.6K t |
Where Rwanda exports coffee to
The largest buyer markets were United States (19%), Sweden (14%), Germany (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $18.2M | 19% |
| Sweden | $13.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $10.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $8.3M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5.3M | 5.6% |
| Finland | $5.0M | 5.3% |
| China | $4.7M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $3.4M | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 3.5% |
Product types under HS 0901
| 0901.11 | Green coffee beans | 99% |
| 0901.12 | Decaffeinated green coffee | 0.5% |
| 0901.21 | Roasted coffee beans | 0.4% |
| 0901.90 | Coffee husks and substitutes | 0.1% |
| 0901.22 | Roasted decaffeinated coffee | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.50 per kg, close to the world average of $5.43.
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 coffee exports (HS 0901): 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 0901: Coffee, whether or not roasted or decaffeinated; husks and skins; coffee substitutes containing coffee in any proportion.
Common questions
What is the value of coffee exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported coffee worth $94.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries buy coffee from Rwanda?
The United States was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Sweden (14%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average export price of coffee per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.50 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of coffee from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $57.7 million in 2017 to $94.5 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $109.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for coffee?
The HS code for coffee is heading 0901. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0901.11 (99% of the value) and 0901.12 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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