Sugar confectionery imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $6.5 million of sugar confectionery in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.5 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 | $6.5M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $763K | 360 t |
Where Rwanda imports sugar confectionery from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $4.1M | 64% |
| India | $2.0M | 31% |
| Belgium | $120K | 1.9% |
| China | $51K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $50K | 0.8% |
| Egypt | $38K | 0.6% |
| Uganda | $19K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $13K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1704
| 1704.90 | Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoa | 75% |
| 1704.10 | Chewing gum | 25% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 62% below the world average of $3.85, 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 sugar confectionery imports (HS 1704): 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 1704: Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar confectionery imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported sugar confectionery worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar confectionery to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by India (31%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar confectionery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $3.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar confectionery to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $763 thousand in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 749%. The peak was 2022 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar confectionery?
The HS code for sugar confectionery is heading 1704. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1704.90 (75% of the value) and 1704.10 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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