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Cabbages market in Rwanda

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The cabbage market in Rwanda began the period at a high volume of 94 945 t in 2018, supported by the launch of the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4), which aimed to boost productivity and market-oriented growth. However, the market experienced a sharp contraction in 2019, falling to 58 389 t.

From 2020 to 2022, the market gradually recovered, reaching 60 814 t in 2020 and stabilizing around 62 556 t by 2022. This phase reflected modest expansion without major disruptive events.

In 2023, the market volume surged significantly to 77 065 t. This growth aligns with the continued execution of the PSTA 4 strategic plan, which emphasized agricultural productivity and resilience, alongside robust national economic growth supported by the agricultural sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Rwanda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Rwanda in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Rwanda in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production cabbages in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cabbages, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Rwanda produced 61,245 tonnes of cabbages in 2020, representing a 4.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 35.5%, with an average annual decrease of 13.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 58,480 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 94,994 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, when production fell by 38.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.1%	(38.4%)	4.7%	(13.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cabbages from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

Cabbage exports from Rwanda have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, shipments reached 431.1 tonnes, a substantial increase of 366.0% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 914.3%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 116.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	85.0%	366.0%	116.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda's cabbage exports were highly concentrated, with the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda accounting for 99.9% of total shipments.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular fluctuations, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes varied significantly, with a 15-fold difference between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020. In 2020, the value of cabbage exports from Rwanda amounted to $34,619, marking a sharp increase of 232.3% compared to the previous year. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at $2,311. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 0.8%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 350.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.8%)	350.8%	232.3%	145.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda together accounted for 99.9% of the total value of cabbage exports from Rwanda, reflecting a high degree of market concentration.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports cabbages to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated, with a 4.6-fold difference between the high in 2017 and the low in 2018. In 2020, cabbage imports into Rwanda totaled 0.7 tonnes, a sharp decline of 49.2% relative to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 tonnes. The largest decrease occurred in 2018, with a drop of 78.4%, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a rise of 214.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(78.4%)	214.9%	(49.2%)	(29.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda was the primary supplier of cabbages to Rwanda, accounting for 80.0% of total imports by volume, with the remainder coming from a diverse group of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a 12.8-fold difference between these years. In 2020, the value of imported cabbages in Rwanda was $48, constituting a sudden decrease of 91.3% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at $607. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 26.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	26.9%	(9.8%)	(91.3%)	(53.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period from 2017 to 2020, Uganda dominated Rwanda's cabbage imports in value terms, taking 88.4% of total flows, while other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io