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Sorghum market in Rwanda

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The sorghum market in Rwanda opened at 200 thousand tonnes in 2018, coinciding with the launch of the fourth Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4), a comprehensive policy to modernize farming through innovation, productivity, and market development. After a dip to 186 thousand tonnes in 2019, the market recovered to 197 thousand tonnes in 2020, supported by rising demand for sorghum as animal feed from the country's growing dairy sector.

Market volume sustained its upward trajectory, reaching 212 thousand tonnes in 2021 and climbing to a peak of 234 thousand tonnes in 2022. A moderate correction followed in 2023, bringing the market to 219 thousand tonnes, a period during which the government continued to invest in agricultural infrastructure and Rwanda registered a significant increase in horticulture exports.

Moving into 2024, the strategic environment for sorghum continued to be shaped by the ongoing PSTA 4 framework, a national goal to increase production of key crops by 50%, and the development of the Gabiro agribusiness hub—a public-private partnership aimed at boosting food and commercial crop output in the Eastern region.

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/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 sorghum in Rwanda

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sorghum, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sorghum production in Rwanda has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Rwanda produced 170.5 thousand tons of sorghum, marking a 6.8% increase compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 12.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	3.2%	6.8%	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sorghum from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

The market showed signs of volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3 tons, with the highest volume recorded in 2017, reflecting a 33-fold gap between these years. In 2020, sorghum deliveries from Rwanda amounted to 27 tons, representing a sharp increase of 727.4% from 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 93.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(55.7%)	(93.2%)	727.4%	(37.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of sorghum from Rwanda were largely concentrated on Uganda, which accounted for 84.8% of total flows, while other countries together formed the remaining share.

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 an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Exports reached their lowest value in 2019 at 3 thousand US dollars, with the highest recorded in 2020, reflecting a 13.3-fold gap. In 2020, sorghum exports from Rwanda totaled 45 thousand US dollars, which is 1,227.1% above the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 58.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(44.2%)	(58.6%)	1 227.1%	45.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United States and Uganda remained the principal destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 90.8% of total flows, with other partners each holding significantly smaller shares.

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 sorghum to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 26,185 tons and peaked in 2018 at 45,444 tons, showing a 1.7-fold fluctuation. In 2020, imported sorghum volumes in Rwanda were recorded at 26,215 tons, showing minimal change compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 42.4%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 70.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	70.7%	(42.4%)	0.1%	(0.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017 to 2020, Uganda and Tanzania were the main sources for imports in kind, jointly accounting for 94.9% of total flows, with the residual share split among other markets.

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

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Imports reached their minimum value in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a 1.8-fold variation between these years. In 2020, Rwanda imported sorghum worth 8,438 thousand US dollars, down by 3.1% compared to 2019. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 42.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 73.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	73.7%	(42.8%)	(3.1%)	(1.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Uganda and Tanzania together accounted for 96.2% of total imports in value terms, with other countries forming a diversified but less significant portion.

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