Essential oil exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda exported essential oil worth $3.6 million (556 tonnes). Value rose 50% 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 .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.6M | 557 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $879K | 83 t |
| 2020 | $489K | 33 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 22 t |
| 2018 | $174K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $160K | 1 t |
Where Rwanda exports essential oil to
India alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $3.3M | 93% |
| China | $185K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $44K | 1.2% |
| United States | $40K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Austria | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3301
| 3301.29 | Miscellaneous essential oil | 100% |
| 3301.19 | Citrus essential oil | 0.4% |
| 3301.24 | Peppermint essential oil | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3301.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 73% below the world average of $23.68, 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 essential oil exports (HS 3301): 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 3301: Oils; essential (concretes, absolutes); concentrates thereof in fats, fixed oils, waxes or the like (obtained by enfleurage or maceration); aqueous distillates, solutions and terpenic by-products thereof; resinoids; extracted oleoresins.
Common questions
What is the value of essential oil exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported essential oil worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 556 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries buy essential oil from Rwanda?
India was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (5%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average export price of essential oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $23.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of essential oil from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $160 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for essential oil?
The HS code for essential oil is heading 3301. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3301.29 (100% of the value) and 3301.19 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Rwanda. Tell us your product to see it live.
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