Ginger and spices imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ginger and spices by Rwanda reached $2.9 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 119% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $2.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 231 t |
| 2020 | $547K | 122 t |
| 2019 | $609K | 296 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $12K | 2 t |
Where Rwanda imports ginger and spices from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.2M | 78% |
| Kenya | $617K | 21% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0910
| 0910.11 | Dried ginger | 77% |
| 0910.99 | Spices (other varieties) | 22% |
| 0910.12 | Ground ginger | 0.9% |
| 0910.91 | Mixed spices | 0.4% |
| 0910.30 | Turmeric | 0% |
| 0910.20 | Saffron | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0910.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, 66% below the world average of $2.23, 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 ginger and spices imports (HS 0910): 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 0910: Ginger, saffron, tumeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices.
Common questions
What is the value of ginger and spices imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported ginger and spices worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply ginger and spices to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of ginger and spices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $2.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ginger and spices to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for ginger and spices?
The HS code for ginger and spices is heading 0910. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0910.11 (77% of the value) and 0910.99 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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