Food processing machinery imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported food processing machinery worth $4.1 million (250 tonnes). Value rose 31% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 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 | $4.1M | 250 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 240 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 120 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 207 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 200 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 403 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 59 t |
Where Rwanda imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), India (26%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 28% |
| India | $1.1M | 26% |
| Germany | $593K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $487K | 12% |
| Belgium | $244K | 6% |
| Sri Lanka | $213K | 5.3% |
| Kenya | $172K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $50K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 47% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 31% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 14% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 4.1% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 2.6% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 1.5% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.22 per kg, 40% below the world average of $26.89, 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 food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported food processing machinery worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 250 tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Rwanda?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by India (26%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 162% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.22 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 236%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 8438.40 (47% of the value) and 8438.80 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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