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Cassava market in Rwanda

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Rwandan cassava market grew from 1.2 million tons in 2018 to 1.4 million tons in 2022, driven by the government's Fourth Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4). This plan, launched in 2018, prioritized cassava cultivation through targeted public investments, which boosted production and processing capacity. Strong economic growth in 2019, fueled by the agricultural sector, further supported demand, while continued industrialization efforts and modernization of processing units in 2022 strengthened the value chain.

In 2023, market volume fell to 1.4 million tons, primarily due to climate shocks including floods that affected agricultural output. During the same year, Rwanda authorized the use of genetically modified organisms in agriculture, paving the way for future trials on cassava which could influence production resilience and market dynamics.

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, K 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, K 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, K 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 cassava in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of cassava, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Rwanda's cassava production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 1 280 K t of cassava, reflecting a moderate gain of 8.3% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 22.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 7.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.2%	4.8%	8.3%	7.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports cassava from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports bottomed in 2019 at 17 t and peaked in 2020 at 3 844 t, representing a 233-fold difference. In 2020, cassava volumes leaving Rwanda increased by 23 161.6% relative to the prior year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 93.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	200.9%	(93.0%)	23 161.6%	265.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda's cassava exports in kind were highly concentrated on the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which accounted for 97.3% of total flows.

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, K $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 7 K $ US, while the maximum in 2020 reached 595 K $ US, showing an 87-fold variation. In 2020, Rwanda's cassava export value totaled 595 K $ US, which is 8 555.2% stronger compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 72.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	74.7%	(72.5%)	8 555.2%	246.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo clearly dominated as the buyer of cassava from Rwanda, taking 93.6% of total exports in value terms.

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 cassava to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

Rwanda imported 80 973 t of cassava in 2020, marking a sharp rise of 26.9% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 47%, equating to an annualized rate of 13.7%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	20.9%	(4.2%)	26.9%	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the two leading destinations—Tanzania and Uganda—together accounted for 100.0% of total cassava imports in kind to Rwanda.

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, K $ US

Rwanda's imported cassava volumes have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 16 571 K $ US, marking a moderate advance of 4.6% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 34.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 10.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.8%	4.6%	4.6%	10.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in value terms of cassava to Rwanda were largely oriented towards Tanzania and Uganda, whose combined share reached 100.0% of total flows.

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