Dried and smoked fish imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported dried and smoked fish worth $5.5 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 109% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $21.1 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 | $5.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $25K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $144K | 134 t |
| 2019 | $127K | 472 t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $32K | 17 t |
Where Rwanda imports dried and smoked fish from
Uganda alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $5.5M | 99% |
| Norway | $35K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0305
| 0305.59 | Dried fish (other) | 97% |
| 0305.69 | Salted fish (other) | 2.3% |
| 0305.41 | Smoked salmon | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.79 per kg, 66% below the world average of $8.26, 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 dried and smoked fish imports (HS 0305): 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 0305: Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before, or during the smoking process.
Common questions
What is the value of dried and smoked fish imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported dried and smoked fish worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried and smoked fish to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Norway (1%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of dried and smoked fish per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.79 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $8.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dried and smoked fish to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried and smoked fish?
The HS code for dried and smoked fish is heading 0305. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0305.59 (97% of the value) and 0305.69 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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