Vegetable extracts exports from Rwanda: data, top buyers and prices
Rwanda exported $7.4 million of vegetable extracts in 2024 (32 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average.
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 | $7.4M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 35 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 19 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 24 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 31 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 10 t |
Where Rwanda exports vegetable extracts to
United States alone took 55% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.1M | 55% |
| Italy | $3.3M | 45% |
| France | $9K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $231.77 per kg, 2567% above the world average of $8.69. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vegetable extracts imports to Rwanda
In 2024, Rwanda imported vegetable extracts worth $832 thousand (26 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+154% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $469K | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $234K | 28% |
| Kenya | $80K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 1.7% |
| Malta | $12K | 1.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $7K | 0.8% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Rwanda?
The shipment records behind Rwanda vegetable extracts exports (HS 1302): 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 1302: Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products.
Common questions
What is the value of vegetable extracts exported by Rwanda?
Rwanda exported vegetable extracts worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 178 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy vegetable extracts from Rwanda?
The United States was the largest buyer with 55% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Italy (45%) and France (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of vegetable extracts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $231.77 per kg in 2024, 2567% above the world average of $8.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of vegetable extracts from Rwanda changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 250%. The peak was 2023 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Rwanda also import vegetable extracts?
Yes. Rwanda imported $832 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the United Kingdom and Kenya. On balance Rwanda is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vegetable extracts?
The HS code for vegetable extracts is heading 1302. In Rwanda all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1302.19. It sits in HS chapter 13 (lac; gums, resins and other vegetable saps and extracts). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1302 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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