Dried pasta imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dried pasta by Rwanda reached $8.3 million in 2024 (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 120% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 56% 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 | $8.3M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $790K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $551K | 953 t |
| 2019 | $558K | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $363K | 420 t |
Where Rwanda imports dried pasta from
Turkey alone supplied 61% of it. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.0M | 61% |
| Egypt | $2.7M | 33% |
| Tanzania | $314K | 3.8% |
| Italy | $123K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $77K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $21K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.82 per kg, 37% below the world average of $1.31, 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 pasta imports (HS 1902.19): 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 1902.19: Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of dried pasta imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported dried pasta worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 120% on 2023.
Which countries supply dried pasta to Rwanda?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Egypt (33%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of dried pasta per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.82 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $1.31 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 pasta to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $363 thousand in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for dried pasta?
The HS code for dried pasta is subheading 1902.19. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
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