Malt extract exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda exported malt extract worth $13.8 million (8.8 thousand tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 117% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $41.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $41.3M | 26.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.4M | 29.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $728K | 577 t |
| 2017 | $62K | 63 t |
Where Rwanda exports malt extract to
One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $13.6M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $214K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $48K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1901
| 1901.10 | Infant formula | 100% |
| 1901.90 | Flour preparations (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1901.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.57 per kg, 56% below the world average of $3.56, 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.
Malt extract imports to Rwanda
Imports of malt extract by Rwanda reached $2.5 million in 2024 (659 tonnes). Most of the value came from France (35%), Poland (19%), Kenya (16%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $872K | 35% |
| Poland | $467K | 19% |
| Kenya | $397K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 16% |
| Belgium | $127K | 5.1% |
| China | $85K | 3.4% |
| Ireland | $49K | 2% |
| Turkey | $36K | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $24K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda malt extract exports (HS 1901): 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 1901: Malt extract; flour/groats/meal/starch/malt extract products, no cocoa (or less than 40% by weight) and food preparations of goods of headings 04.01 to 04.04, no cocoa (or less than 5% by weight), weights calculated on a totally defatted basis, n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of malt extract exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported malt extract worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 186 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries buy malt extract from Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($13.6 million), followed by Tanzania (2%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 443% on the year.
What is the average export price of malt extract per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.57 per kg in 2024, 56% below the world average of $3.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of malt extract from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62 thousand in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $41.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.7 million a year.
Does Rwanda also import malt extract?
Yes. Rwanda imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Poland and Kenya. On balance Rwanda is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for malt extract?
The HS code for malt extract is heading 1901. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1901.10. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1901 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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