Rwanda Earns Nearly $14 Million From Agricultural Exports in Five Days

The five-day export period generated $13.95 million, equivalent to more than 20 billion Rwandan francs, NAEB said, reflecting strong demand for Rwanda’s agricultural products in global markets.

The exported goods included coffee, tea, vegetables, fruits, flowers and livestock products, shipped to countries in Europe, the Middle East, the United States and across Africa.

Coffee was the top export during the period, with 897 metric tons shipped and revenue of $5.95 million. Tea exports totaled 882 metric tons and earned $2.5 million.

Vegetables amounted to 241 metric tons, generating $319,800. The United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom and Spain were the leading destinations for Rwandan vegetables.

Fruits were mainly exported to European markets, with the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Germany and France among the top importers. Rwanda also shipped fruits to several African countries during the same week.

Rwanda exported 15 metric tons of flowers, earning $81,563. The Netherlands and the United Kingdom were the main destinations for the flower exports, according to NAEB.

Livestock products accounted for 222 metric tons, generating $381,773. Most were shipped to African countries and cross-border trade partners.

In addition, Rwanda exported 7,635 metric tons of various other products, earning $4.1 million. The United States and Oman were the leading destinations for these goods.

NAEB said the figures highlight Rwanda’s efforts to diversify export markets and strengthen agricultural value chains, sectors that remain crucial for the country’s economy and foreign exchange earnings.