Food preparations imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food preparations by Rwanda reached $8.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.0 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 | $8.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.0M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 422 t |
Where Rwanda imports food preparations from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (48%), Egypt (19%), Turkey (13%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.2M | 48% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 19% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 13% |
| Belgium | $418K | 4.8% |
| China | $238K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $208K | 2.4% |
| France | $129K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $114K | 1.3% |
| Malaysia | $106K | 1.2% |
| India | $97K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 2106
| 2106.90 | Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10 | 96% |
| 2106.10 | Protein concentrate | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.84 per kg, 37% below the world average of $6.09, 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.
Food preparations exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $427 thousand of food preparations in 2024 (238 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Burkina Faso (43%), Central African Republic (42%), Tanzania (12%).
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda food preparations imports (HS 2106): 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 2106: Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of food preparations imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported food preparations worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 170th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply food preparations to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Egypt (19%) and Turkey (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of food preparations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.84 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $6.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food preparations to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 315%. The peak was 2018 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export food preparations?
Yes. Rwanda exported $427 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Tanzania. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for food preparations?
The HS code for food preparations is heading 2106. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2106.90 (96% of the value) and 2106.10 (4%).
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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