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Edible brassicas market in Rwanda

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh or chilled edible brassicas in Rwanda contracted sharply in 2019, with volume falling to 58 384 t from 94 938 t the previous year. Over the following three years, the market entered a phase of gradual recovery and stabilization, reaching 62 556 t by 2022.

A pronounced expansion occurred in 2023, as market volume surged by 23% to 77 068 t. This growth was supported by government-led initiatives promoting vegetable production, including broccoli and other brassicas, as part of a broader agricultural inclusive growth strategy.

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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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/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, 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 edible brassicas in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of edible brassicas, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2019, Rwanda's production of edible brassicas reached its lowest point at 58,480 tons. The following year, in 2020, production increased modestly by 4.7% to 61,245 tons. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined significantly by 35.5%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 13.6%. The peak production occurred in 2018 at 94,994 tons, while the sharpest year-on-year drop of 38.4% was recorded in 2019.

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 edible brassicas from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

Rwanda's exports of edible brassicas have grown for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 431.1 tons, marking a substantial increase of 344.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 910.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 116.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	33.8%	70.0%	344.5%	116.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda were the two leading markets for Rwanda's edible brassicas exports, together accounting for 98.1% of the total volume. The remaining exports were distributed among a variety of other countries.

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

Rwanda's edible brassicas exports in value terms have also risen for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value reached $34,620, up by 14.1% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 1,201.9%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 135.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	782.1%	29.3%	14.1%	135.2%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the United Kingdom, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda were the primary destinations for Rwanda's edible brassicas exports in value terms. The United Kingdom accounted for 40.1% of exports, the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 38.0%, and Uganda for 16.5%, together making up 94.6% of total export value.

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 edible brassicas to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

Rwanda's imports of edible brassicas showed notable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020. The lowest volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.5 tons, with a decline of 94.8% that year. In contrast, imports peaked in 2020 at 99.0 tons, representing a dramatic increase of 7,457.6% compared to 2019. Overall, import volumes varied by 192 times between the low in 2018 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.8%)	153.9%	7 457.6%	115.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania was the dominant supplier of edible brassicas to Rwanda, capturing 88.9% of total import volume. The rest of the imports came 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

Rwanda's imports of edible brassicas in value terms experienced significant volatility during 2017–2020. The lowest value was $548 in 2019, followed by a sharp decline of 60.7% in 2018. In 2020, imports surged to $18,991, a steep increase of 3,367.9% year-over-year. Import values fluctuated by 35 times between the low in 2019 and the high in 2020.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.7%)	(14.3%)	3 367.9%	126.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Tanzania was the central partner for Rwanda's edible brassicas imports in value terms, holding an 86.7% share of total imports. Other markets contributed to a smaller portion of the import 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