Sugar imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda imported sugar worth $70.8 million (100.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $70.8M | 100.6K t |
| 2023 | $56.6M | 80.5K t |
| 2022 | $49.9M | 90.8K t |
| 2021 | $51.7M | 83.0K t |
| 2020 | $28.2M | 66.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 40.3K t |
| 2018 | $82.3M | 130.4K t |
| 2017 | $24.2M | 31.3K t |
Where Rwanda imports sugar from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $59.1M | 84% |
| Egypt | $4.8M | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 4.4% |
| Mauritius | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| India | $391K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $249K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $72K | 0.1% |
| France | $50K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $22K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 86% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 9.6% |
| 1701.13 | Centrifugal cane sugar | 2.3% |
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 1.8% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.70 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported sugar worth $70.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 100.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($59.1 million), followed by Egypt (7%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.70 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sugar to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.2 million in 2017 to $70.8 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2018 at $82.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1701.99 (86% of the value) and 1701.14 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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