Tomato sauce imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tomato sauce by Rwanda reached $8.0 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 147% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.6 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 | $8.0M | 5.6K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $77K | 82 t |
| 2019 | $177K | 168 t |
| 2018 | $10.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $14K | 10 t |
Where Rwanda imports tomato sauce from
Tanzania alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.7M | 59% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 39% |
| Kenya | $86K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $48K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.2% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
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 tomato sauce imports (HS 2103.20): 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 2103.20: Sauces: tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces.
Common questions
What is the value of tomato sauce imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported tomato sauce worth $8.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tomato sauce to Rwanda?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Egypt (39%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 843% on the year.
What is the average import price of tomato sauce per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tomato sauce to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14 thousand in 2017 to $8.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tomato sauce?
The HS code for tomato sauce is subheading 2103.20. It sits in HS chapter 21 (miscellaneous edible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2103 page.
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