Hydrogenated vegetable oil imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $3.1 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 132% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.9 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 | $3.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 36.7K t |
| 2017 | $9K | 5 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.07 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.58, 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.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda hydrogenated vegetable oil imports (HS 1516): 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 1516: Animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their fractions, partly or wholly hydrogenated, inter-esterified, re-esterified or elaidinised, whether or not refined, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of hydrogenated vegetable oil imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported hydrogenated vegetable oil worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply hydrogenated vegetable oil to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Uganda (1%) and Germany (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of hydrogenated vegetable oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.07 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of hydrogenated vegetable oil to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil?
The HS code for hydrogenated vegetable oil is heading 1516. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1516.20. It sits in HS chapter 15 (animal, vegetable or microbial fats and oils and their cleavage products; prepared edible fats; animal or vegetable waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1516 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Rwanda reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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