Rice imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $30.9 million of rice in 2024 (53.8 thousand tonnes). That is 56% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 52% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.6 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 | $30.9M | 53.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.9M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $46.4M | 74.0K t |
| 2021 | $59.6M | 98.4K t |
| 2020 | $37.1M | 64.0K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 121.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 4.1K t |
Where Rwanda imports rice from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $29.6M | 96% |
| India | $760K | 2.5% |
| United States | $483K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $79K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $6K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 99% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0.8% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 0% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported rice worth $30.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by India (2%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $30.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (99% of the value) and 1006.40 (1%).
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