Dried legumes imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried legumes by Rwanda reached $4.7 million in 2024 (18.2 thousand tonnes). That is 72% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 180% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, 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 | 18.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 29.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $374K | 789 t |
| 2019 | $60K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $4K | 1 t |
Where Rwanda imports dried legumes from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.4M | 72% |
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 26% |
| Kenya | $68K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0713
| 0713.39 | Dried beans (other) | 83% |
| 0713.31 | Dried mung beans | 14% |
| 0713.40 | Dried lentils | 1.3% |
| 0713.33 | Dried kidney beans | 0.7% |
| 0713.90 | Dried pulses (other) | 0.6% |
| 0713.32 | Dried adzuki beans | 0.4% |
| 0713.20 | Dried chickpeas | 0.1% |
| 0713.35 | Dried black-eyed peas | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0713.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 68% below the world average of $0.80, 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.
Dried legumes exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $1.3 million of dried legumes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). India alone took 96% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.2M | 96% |
| France | $25K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $17K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda dried legumes imports (HS 0713): 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 0713: Vegetables, leguminous; shelled, whether or not skinned or split, dried.
Common questions
What is the value of dried legumes imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported dried legumes worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried legumes to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Tanzania (26%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried legumes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $0.80 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 legumes to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export dried legumes?
Yes. Rwanda exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, France and Canada. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried legumes?
The HS code for dried legumes is heading 0713. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0713.39 (83% of the value) and 0713.31 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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