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Exports In 2023, Rwanda exported $48.7M in Tea, making it the 19th largest exporter of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 4th most exported product in Rwanda. The main destination of Tea exports from Rwanda are: Pakistan ($26.7M), United Kingdom ($13.8M), China ($2.77M), Germany ($2.17M), and United States ($938k).

The fastest growing export markets for Tea of Rwanda between 2022 and 2023 were China ($1.17M), Switzerland ($135k), and Netherlands ($124k).

Imports In 2023, Rwanda imported $201k in Tea, becoming the 185th largest importer of Tea in the world. At the same year, Tea was the 500th most imported product in Rwanda. Rwanda imports Tea primarily from: Uganda ($172k), Kenya ($11.7k), United Arab Emirates ($8.1k), France ($4.72k), and Tanzania ($3.64k).

The fastest growing import markets in Tea for Rwanda between 2022 and 2023 were Uganda ($71.5k), France ($3.32k), and Kenya ($932).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$48.7M
IMPORTS (2023)$201k
NET TRADE (2023)$48.5M

In 2023, Rwanda exported $48.7M in Tea. The main destinations of Rwanda exports on Tea were Pakistan ($26.7M), United Kingdom ($13.8M), China ($2.77M), Germany ($2.17M), and United States ($938k).

In 2023, Rwanda imported $201k in Tea, mainly from Uganda ($172k), Kenya ($11.7k), United Arab Emirates ($8.1k), France ($4.72k), and Tanzania ($3.64k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Tea EXPORT MARKETS FOR Rwanda WERE (2022 - 2023):
China$1.17M (73.6%)
Switzerland$135k (792%)
Netherlands$124k (438%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Tea BY Rwanda WERE (2022 - 2023):
United Kingdom-$6.52M (-32.1%)
Sudan-$5.54M (-100%)
Kazakhstan-$4.98M (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Rwanda's main exporting competitors in Tea were:
China $1.39B
Kenya $1.37B
In 2023, Rwanda's main importing competitors in Tea were:

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Trade Value of Tea by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $2.01M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALTanzania+ $30.9k

Tea’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $2.01M.   Tea’s highest import potential is Tanzania with an import gap of $30.9k.

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