Yeast imports in Rwanda: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of yeast by Rwanda reached $11.0 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $11.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Rwanda imports yeast from
Most of the value came from Turkey (47%), Egypt (40%), Kenya (12%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $5.2M | 47% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 40% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $13K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2102
| 2102.10 | Active yeast | 87% |
| 2102.30 | Baking powder | 13% |
| 2102.20 | Inactive yeast | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.60 per kg, close to the world average of $2.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Rwanda yeast imports (HS 2102): 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 2102: Yeasts (active or inactive); other single-cell micro-organisms, dead (but not including vaccines of heading no. 3002); prepared baking powders.
Common questions
What is the value of yeast imported by Rwanda?
Rwanda imported yeast worth $11.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply yeast to Rwanda?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Egypt (40%) and Kenya (12%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of yeast per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.60 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of yeast to Rwanda changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $11.0 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for yeast?
The HS code for yeast is heading 2102. In Rwanda the largest six-digit codes were 2102.10 (87% of the value) and 2102.30 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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