During the five-day period, the country exported 9,629 tonnes of agricultural and livestock products to international markets.
Coffee was the biggest contributor to export earnings, generating $4.94 million from 851 tonnes shipped abroad.
Tea exports generated more than $1.2 million from 426 tonnes. Rwanda also exported 657 tonnes of vegetables worth $497,200. The vegetables were sold in markets including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France and several African countries.
Fruit exports stood at 321 tonnes and generated $521,900. The produce was shipped to markets in the United Arab Emirates, Japan and Africa.
The country exported five tonnes of flowers worth $29,668, with the shipments going to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Livestock products accounted for 300 tonnes and generated $515,200 in export revenue. These products were destined for markets across Africa.
Other agricultural products accounted for the largest export volume, with 7,069 tonnes generating more than $4.2 million. The shipments went to Bangladesh and various African markets.
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