Sauces and condiments imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sauces and condiments by Rwanda reached $17.1 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 61% 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 | $17.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $609K | 368 t |
Where Rwanda imports sauces and condiments from
Most of the value came from Tanzania (27%), Kenya (21%), Egypt (18%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.7M | 27% |
| Kenya | $3.7M | 21% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 18% |
| United States | $2.7M | 16% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 11% |
| China | $547K | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $488K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $62K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.1% |
| France | $6K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2103
| 2103.90 | Mixed seasonings | 51% |
| 2103.20 | Tomato sauce | 47% |
| 2103.10 | Soy sauce | 1.6% |
| 2103.30 | Prepared mustard | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2103.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 22% below the world average of $2.62, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda sauces and condiments imports (HS 2103): 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 2103: Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings, mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.
Common questions
What is the value of sauces and condiments imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported sauces and condiments worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply sauces and condiments to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Kenya (21%) and Egypt (18%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average import price of sauces and condiments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $2.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sauces and condiments to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $609 thousand in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for sauces and condiments?
The HS code for sauces and condiments is heading 2103. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2103.90 (51% of the value) and 2103.20 (47%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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