Maize imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Rwanda reached $26.9 million in 2024 (106.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 61% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $69.0 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 | $26.9M | 106.3K t |
| 2023 | $69.0M | 241.4K t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 127.9K t |
| 2021 | $8.8M | 31.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 16.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 81.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 40.2K t |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 82% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.25 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
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 maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported maize worth $26.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 106.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by Tanzania (17%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 10% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.25 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $26.9 million in 2024, an increase of 273%. The peak was 2023 at $69.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.6 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export maize?
Yes. Rwanda exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zambia and Uganda. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (82% of the value) and 1005.10 (18%).
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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