Tea exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Rwanda exported tea worth $60.0 million (20.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 23% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60.0M | 20.3K t |
| 2023 | $48.7M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $63.6M | 21.0K t |
| 2021 | $60.3M | 22.3K t |
| 2020 | $56.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $53.2M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $70.5M | 22.8K t |
| 2017 | $47.6M | 14.9K t |
Where Rwanda exports tea to
One buyer market dominates: Pakistan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $33.3M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $20.8M | 35% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| China | $808K | 1.4% |
| Poland | $487K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $473K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $153K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $143K | 0.2% |
| Ireland | $120K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 100% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0.2% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 0.2% |
| 0902.10 | Packaged green tea | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, 20% below the world average of $3.70, 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 tea exports (HS 0902): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported tea worth $60.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 191 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea from Rwanda?
Pakistan was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($33.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (35%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 170% on the year.
What is the average export price of tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tea from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $47.6 million in 2017 to $60.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2018 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0902.40 (100% of the value) and 0902.20 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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