Fish fillets imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported fish fillets worth $2.8 million (485 tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.6 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 | $2.8M | 485 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 511 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 426 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 444 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 493 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 601 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 464 t |
| 2017 | $148K | 45 t |
Where Rwanda imports fish fillets from
Uganda alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.0M | 73% |
| Tanzania | $599K | 22% |
| Norway | $110K | 4% |
| Kenya | $46K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0304
| 0304.69 | Frozen carp and eel fillets | 65% |
| 0304.49 | Fresh fish fillets (other) | 20% |
| 0304.63 | Frozen Nile perch fillets | 5.9% |
| 0304.41 | Fresh salmon fillets | 4% |
| 0304.33 | Fresh Nile perch fillets | 2.1% |
| 0304.99 | Frozen fish meat (other) | 1.7% |
| 0304.39 | Fresh carp and eel fillets | 0.6% |
| 0304.81 | Frozen salmon fillets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, close to the world average of $6.41.
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 fish fillets imports (HS 0304): 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 0304: Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced); fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of fish fillets imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported fish fillets worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 485 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply fish fillets to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Tanzania (22%) and Norway (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 459% on the year.
What is the average import price of fish fillets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fish fillets to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $148 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fish fillets?
The HS code for fish fillets is heading 0304. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0304.69 (65% of the value) and 0304.49 (20%).
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