Pesticide imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $23.9 million of pesticide in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average.
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 | $23.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $13.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $20.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports pesticide from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $16.5M | 69% |
| India | $3.5M | 15% |
| China | $2.1M | 8.7% |
| Kenya | $919K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $387K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $130K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $128K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $93K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $54K | 0.2% |
| France | $41K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.61 | Retail insecticide | 69% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 20% |
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 8% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 1.9% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 1.1% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 0.5% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.1% |
| 3808.52 | Insecticides and the like: containing goods specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter: for retail sale or as preparations or articles: DDT (ISO)… | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.34 per kg, 42% above the world average of $5.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported pesticide worth $23.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to Rwanda?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by India (15%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 561% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.34 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $23.9 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. The peak was 2023 at $25.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 3808.61 (69% of the value) and 3808.92 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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