Rwanda earns $14.7 million from agricultural exports in five days

During the five-day period, Rwanda exported a total of 10,154 tonnes of agricultural and livestock products to international markets.

Coffee exports accounted for 288 tonnes, generating about Rwf2.1 billion. Tea exports exceeded 1,000 tonnes and earned Rwf4.2 billion, making it one of the top-performing export products during the period.

Vegetable exports reached 316 tonnes, bringing in more than Rwf630 million, while fruits totaled 462 tonnes and earned over Rwf454 million.

Flowers exported during the same period amounted to 14 tonnes and generated about Rwf113 million.

Other agricultural products, including tubers, legumes, cereals and related crops, made up the largest share with 7,795 tonnes exported, earning about Rwf.6 billion.

Livestock and animal products contributed 270 tonnes, bringing in more than Rwf565 million.

Officials said Rwanda’s main export destinations included the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, France, and several countries across Africa.