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Honey market in Rwanda

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Honey production in Rwanda showed steady growth from 5 000 t in 2018 to 5 483 t in 2023, driven by agricultural policy support. The launch of the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4) in 2018 guided public investments in beekeeping, focusing on innovation, productivity, and added value. Subsequent measures, including the establishment of the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority for quality regulation, achieving seed self-sufficiency by 2021, and the introduction of 100% subsidies for fertilizers in 2022, contributed to this consistent production increase.

Market volume for honey, however, experienced fluctuations due to volatile import levels. After reaching 6 298 t in 2019, market size declined to 6 157 t in 2020 and 6 079 t in 2021, then recovered to 6 303 t in 2022. In 2023, a sharp drop in imports to 35 t caused the market volume to fall to 5 505 t, despite ongoing growth in domestic production. Policy initiatives such as the commercialization and de-risking project launched in 2022 may have influenced trade flows.

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 honey in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of honey, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Rwanda's honey production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 5 131 tonnes of honey, marking a 1.2% rise from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 2.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%. The largest decline occurred in 2018, while the most significant increase was recorded in 2019 at 1.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	1.4%	1.2%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports honey from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

Rwanda exported 9 tonnes of honey in 2020, representing a substantial 62.1% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports rose by 11.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.6%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 5 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 34.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.0%	(34.0%)	62.1%	3.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Singapore led Rwanda's honey export structure with a 54.8% share, followed by the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 18.9% and Belgium at 8.2%. Together, these three markets accounted for 81.8% of total export 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 volatility during the observed period, with import levels fluctuating fourfold between the peak in 2017 and the low in 2019. In 2020, foreign honey supplies from Rwanda totaled 37 000 US dollars, showing a sharp increase of 137.6% compared to the prior year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 15 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest decline of 68.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(20.3%)	(68.7%)	137.6%	(16.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Singapore dominated Rwanda's export structure in value terms, accounting for 79.0% of total flows, while other markets played a less significant role.

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 honey to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

Following a two-year uptick, Rwanda's honey imports declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 034 tonnes, reflecting a solid 16.3% decrease from 2019. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 235 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.2%	18.3%	(16.3%)	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda's honey imports in kind were almost entirely concentrated in Tanzania, which held a 96.4% share.

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

After a two-year increase, Rwanda's honey import volume declined. In 2020, the country imported approximately 1 120 000 US dollars worth of honey, marking a strong 19.8% drop from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 4.6%, with an average annual decline of 1.6%. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 1 396 000 US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 18.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.5%	18.3%	(19.8%)	(1.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania was the primary and nearly exclusive market for Rwanda's honey imports in value terms, accounting for 96.3% 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