The National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB) of Rwanda has announced that the country earned $11.15 million from agricultural and animal husbandry exports in five days. Coffee exports alone accounted for $4.24 million, equivalent to over 6 billion Rwandan francs. These figures are based on data from October 26 to 30, 2026, during which Rwanda exported 9,486 tons of agricultural and animal products.
Coffee was the top earner among the exported products, accounting for 38% of the total earnings. Tea exports followed, generating $1.14 million. Other products that contributed to the earnings include seeds, which earned $625,670, vegetables worth $344,387, and flowers valued at $53,828. A combined category of various agricultural and animal products earned $4.72 million, making it the highest-earning category.
Compared to the previous week (October 19-23, 2026), when earnings were $11.34 million, there was a decline of $198,733. However, the quantity of exported products did not change significantly, increasing only by one ton to 9,486 tons. Coffee experienced a significant decline in earnings, dropping by $419,599 or 9% from $4.66 million to $4.24 million.
On the other hand, tea and seed exports saw an increase in earnings. Tea exports rose by $212,775, from $935,403 to $1.14 million, while seed exports increased by $119,826, from $505,844 to $625,670. This growth helped mitigate the impact of the decline in coffee earnings.
In other product categories, earnings from vegetable exports decreased by $53,258, and flower exports dropped by $12,134. The combined category of various agricultural and animal products earned $46,344 less than in the previous week. These changes led to a decrease in the proportion of earnings from coffee, from 41% to 38%, and an increase in the share of tea exports, from 8% to 10%.
The decline in coffee earnings and the overall decrease in export earnings may be attributed to various market and production factors. However, the growth in tea and seed exports demonstrates the potential for diversification in Rwanda's agricultural export sector. The NAEB's data highlights the significance of the agricultural sector in Rwanda's economy.
The Rwandan government and relevant stakeholders will likely closely monitor these trends to implement strategies that can stabilize and potentially increase export earnings. With the agricultural sector playing a crucial role in the country's economy, efforts to support farmers, improve production quality, and expand market access will be essential.
Key points
- Coffee exports accounted for $4.24 million, or 38%, of Rwanda's total agricultural and animal export earnings of $11.15 million in five days.
- Earnings from coffee exports declined by 9% from the previous week, while tea and seed exports saw increases of $212,775 and $119,826, respectively.
- The agricultural sector remains a vital component of Rwanda's economy, with the government and stakeholders likely to focus on strategies to support farmers and increase export earnings.
