Spirits and liqueurs imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of spirits and liqueurs by Rwanda reached $14.4 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $14.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 4.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $16.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $835K | 326 t |
Where Rwanda imports spirits and liqueurs from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (49%), France (14%), Tanzania (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $7.0M | 49% |
| France | $2.0M | 14% |
| Tanzania | $1.8M | 13% |
| Uganda | $1.4M | 9.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.0M | 7% |
| South Africa | $353K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $237K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $124K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $103K | 0.7% |
| United States | $103K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 2208
| 2208.30 | Whiskey | 33% |
| 2208.50 | Gin | 27% |
| 2208.90 | Spirits (other types) | 27% |
| 2208.60 | Vodka | 6.6% |
| 2208.70 | Liqueurs and cordials | 4.5% |
| 2208.20 | Brandy | 1.8% |
| 2208.40 | Rum | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 59% below the world average of $5.43, 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 spirits and liqueurs imports (HS 2208): 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 2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of spirits and liqueurs imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported spirits and liqueurs worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply spirits and liqueurs to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by France (14%) and Tanzania (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 310% on the year.
What is the average import price of spirits and liqueurs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $5.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spirits and liqueurs to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $835 thousand in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024. The peak was 2018 at $16.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for spirits and liqueurs?
The HS code for spirits and liqueurs is heading 2208. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2208.30 (33% of the value) and 2208.50 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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