As for tea exports, Rwanda earned US$1,278,369 from 443 Megatonnes between 17th and 23rd December. The main countries of destinations were; Pakistan, Egypt, and the United Kingdom (UK).

Meanwhile, horticultural exports (fruits, vegetables and flowers) for last week amounted to 431 Megatonnes that generated US$848,042. Main countries of destination include Dubai, DRC, The Netherlands, and the UK.

Overall, figures from NAEB show that the country earned US$292,371 from animal products and US$1,458,189 from cereals, grains and flour.

Throughout the week, Rwanda also exported 829 Megatonnes of coffee that generated US$4,598,922 while roots and tubers generated US$149,462.

The average price of coffee was set at US$5.6 per kilogram.

Last week’s main destinations for coffee were UK, the Unites States and Switzerland.

Figures from NAEB show that Rwanda generated over Rwf4 billion from coffee exports last week.