Whiskey imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Rwanda imported $4.8 million of whiskey in 2024 (668 tonnes). That is 75% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average.
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 | $4.8M | 668 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 539 t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $500K | 232 t |
Where Rwanda imports whiskey from
Most of the value came from Kenya (41%), France (32%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.0M | 41% |
| France | $1.5M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $959K | 20% |
| Belgium | $107K | 2.3% |
| India | $73K | 1.5% |
| Uganda | $50K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $31K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $30K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
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 whiskey imports (HS 2208.30): 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 2208.30: Whiskies.
Common questions
What is the value of whiskey imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported whiskey worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 668 tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 75% on 2023.
Which countries supply whiskey to Rwanda?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (32%) and the United Kingdom (20%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of whiskey per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of whiskey to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $500 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 851%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for whiskey?
The HS code for whiskey is subheading 2208.30. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2208 page.
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