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Rwanda generates US$2.2 million from tea, coffee and horticultural exports in one week

By IGIHE
On 16 May 2023 at 12:45

The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has revealed that Rwanda earned a total of US$2.2 million from tea, coffee, and horticultural exports during the week of 6th to 12th May 2023.

Tea was the highest contributing export, with a total of 510.3 tons valued at US$1,308,800. The main destinations for Rwandan tea were Pakistan, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Iran.

Horticultural exports amounted to 707.5 tons, generating US$930,989. The primary markets for Rwandan vegetables included the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United Kingdom, France, and the Netherlands.

Besides, Rwanda exported 0.77 tons of coffee, earning US$6,166. The major importers of Rwandan coffee were Switzerland, Zambia, and Oman.

Horticultural produce was among the highest contributors to export revenues last week.

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