Corn seed imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn seed by Rwanda reached $4.7 million in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.6 million.
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 | $4.7M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 38.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 594 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $16.6M | 73.3K t |
| 2017 | $849K | 250 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 73% below the world average of $1.28, 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 corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported corn seed worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Kenya (9%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn seed to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $848 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. The peak was 2018 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export corn seed?
Yes. Rwanda exported $781 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya and Uganda. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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