Tropical fruit imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $3.2 million of tropical fruit in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 250% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | $3.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $985K | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $581K | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $163K | 443 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Rwanda imports tropical fruit from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $2.2M | 67% |
| Kenya | $1.0M | 32% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0804
| 0804.50 | Mangoes, guavas and mangosteens | 91% |
| 0804.30 | Pineapples | 9% |
| 0804.10 | Dates | 0.4% |
| 0804.40 | Avocados | 0.1% |
| 0804.20 | Figs | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.50 per kg, 70% below the world average of $1.68, 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.
Tropical fruit exports from Rwanda
Rwanda exported $384 thousand of tropical fruit in 2024 (170 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (37%), Saudi Arabia (37%), Spain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+223% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $143K | 37% |
| Saudi Arabia | $141K | 37% |
| Spain | $49K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 4.4% |
| Bahrain | $16K | 4.2% |
| Uganda | $12K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.7% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda tropical fruit imports (HS 0804): 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 0804: Dates, figs, pineapples, avocados, guavas, mangoes and mangosteens; fresh or dried.
Common questions
What is the value of tropical fruit imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported tropical fruit worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply tropical fruit to Rwanda?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Kenya (32%) and Saudi Arabia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tropical fruit per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.50 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $1.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tropical fruit to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $0 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Rwanda also export tropical fruit?
Yes. Rwanda exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Saudi Arabia and Spain. On balance Rwanda is a net importer of this product, by about $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tropical fruit?
The HS code for tropical fruit is heading 0804. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 0804.50 (91% of the value) and 0804.30 (9%).
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