Soybeans imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $2.6 million of soybeans in 2024 (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 44% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.7 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 | $2.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 9.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $904K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $470K | 1.2K t |
Product types under HS 1201
| 1201.90 | Soya beans: other than seed, whether or not broken | 54% |
| 1201.10 | Soybean seeds | 46% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1201.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 32% above the world average of $0.47. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda soybeans imports (HS 1201): 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 1201: Soya beans, whether or not broken.
Common questions
What is the value of soybeans imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported soybeans worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 199 countries worldwide. The value was down 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply soybeans to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Tanzania (17%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of soybeans per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soybeans to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $470 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. The peak was 2022 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for soybeans?
The HS code for soybeans is heading 1201. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1201.90 (54% of the value) and 1201.10 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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