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Frozen potatoes 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 frozen potato market expanded from 32 359 t in 2018 to 36 297 t in 2019, driven by government initiatives. The fourth Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4) for 2018-2024 prioritized potatoes as a high-income crop, leading to investments in infrastructure, mechanization, and irrigation. Additionally, a five-year agreement with Nigerian company BlackPace Africa Group in 2017 brought $120 million in investment for potato production, processing, and export, boosting the sector.

Market volume dipped to 31 931 t in 2020 but recovered to 34 350 t in 2021. During this period, local innovators introduced aeroponic potato cultivation under greenhouse conditions, supported by public agencies, to enhance productivity on limited land. While this innovation aimed at long-term efficiency, the market faced short-term fluctuations.

From 2022 to 2023, the market stabilized around 33 000 t, with a slight decrease to 32 418 t in 2023. In July 2023, the government adopted legislation permitting the use and trade of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and the Rwanda Agriculture Board prepared to start trials on blight-resistant GM potato varieties from September 2024. Furthermore, the construction of a wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Kigali, slated for 2024, targets reducing post-harvest losses, which could improve supply chain efficiency for frozen potatoes.

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 frozen potatoes in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Rwanda ranked as the 17th largest producer of frozen potatoes globally.

Top producers of frozen potatoes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of frozen potatoes, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Rwanda produced 31 939 tonnes of frozen potatoes, marking a significant 10.4% decrease from 2019. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 31 761 tonnes, while 2019 saw the highest output at 35 627 tonnes. The most substantial growth occurred in 2019, with a 12.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.1%)	12.2%	(10.4%)	0.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports frozen potatoes from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

Rwanda's exports of frozen potatoes surged to 8.0 tonnes in 2020, representing a dramatic 233.3% rise compared to the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	233.3%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi dominated Rwanda's frozen potato exports, together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

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 value of frozen potatoes exported from Rwanda reached 1 236 US dollars in 2020, reflecting a substantial 477.2% increase over the prior year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	477.2%	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Rwanda's frozen potato exports in value terms were almost entirely concentrated on Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi, which combined for 100.0% of the total.

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 frozen potatoes to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Rwanda imported 672.0 tonnes of frozen potatoes, up 12.2% from 2018. Over the 2017–2019 span, imports grew by 8.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 598.8 tonnes, which also saw the steepest decline of 3.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.5%)	12.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda's imports of frozen potatoes by volume were highly concentrated, with Democratic Republic of the Congo alone making up 92.3% of the total.

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 data shows fluctuating trends, pointing to a volatile market. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2019, with a 1.5-fold difference between these years. In 2019, the value of frozen potatoes imported into Rwanda totaled 69 711 US dollars, a 52.3% increase from 2018. The minimum value was 45 765 US dollars in 2018, which also experienced the largest drop of 30.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(30.2%)	52.3%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda were the primary sources for Rwanda's frozen potato imports in value terms, together representing 100.0% of the total.

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