Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil by Rwanda reached $8.7 million in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.6 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 | $8.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Rwanda imports sunflower, safflower and cotton oil from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 64% of the value.
Product types under HS 1512
| 1512.19 | Refined sunflower or safflower oil | 91% |
| 1512.11 | Crude sunflower or safflower oil | 8.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1512.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sunflower, safflower and cotton oil exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $387 thousand of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil in 2024 (319 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $387K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imports (HS 1512): 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 1512: Sun-flower seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil and their fractions; whether or not refined, but not chemically modified.
Common questions
What is the value of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported sunflower, safflower and cotton oil worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Rwanda?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (17%) and Uganda (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $1.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sunflower, safflower and cotton oil to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2018 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
Yes. Rwanda exported $387 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania and the Netherlands. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil?
The HS code for sunflower, safflower and cotton oil is heading 1512. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 1512.19 (91% of the value) and 1512.11 (9%).
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