Peanuts imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.2 million of peanuts in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 83% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.0 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 | $3.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 18.7K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 24.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 14.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $92K | 154 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 13.1K t |
Product types under HS 1202
| 1202.42 | Ground-nuts: other than seed, not roasted or otherwise cooked, shelled, whether or not broken, | 100% |
| 1202.30 | Raw peanuts | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 47% below the world average of $1.29, 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 peanuts imports (HS 1202): 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 1202: Ground-nuts; not roasted or otherwise cooked, whether or not shelled or broken.
Common questions
What is the value of peanuts imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported peanuts worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply peanuts to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Uganda (15%) and Malawi (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Malawi grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of peanuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $1.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of peanuts to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2018 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for peanuts?
The HS code for peanuts is heading 1202. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1202.42 (100% of the value) and 1202.30 (0%).
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