Rwanda earned more than $13 million from agricultural exports in a single week, according to figures released by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), highlighting continued growth in the country’s export-driven agriculture sector.
In statistics published on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, NAEB reported that Rwanda exported 10,204 tonnes of various agricultural products between January 19 and 23, 2026, generating $13,947,661, equivalent to over Rwf 20 billion.
Coffee remained the top foreign exchange earner during the period, with 897 tonnes exported, bringing in $5,953,500. NAEB noted that coffee continues to be Rwanda’s leading agricultural export, having generated $116.1 million in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Tea ranked second, with 882 tonnes exported, earning $2,546,606. Rwanda targets tea export revenues of $164 million by 2029, from an estimated 58,600 tonnes shipped annually.
Horticultural exports also contributed significantly to earnings. Fruit exports reached 313 tonnes, generating $526,172, with major destinations including the United Arab Emirates, Spain, and several African markets.
Vegetable exports stood at 241 tonnes, earning $319,895, mainly shipped to the Netherlands, Germany, France, the United Arab Emirates, and other African countries.
NAEB further reported that 15 tonnes of flowers were exported during the same week, earning $81,563, largely destined for the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Other agricultural exports accounted for 7,635 tonnes, generating $4,138,152, mainly sold within regional and African markets, as well as the United States and Oman, signalling continued expansion of Rwanda’s export destinations.
Livestock-related exports also recorded gains, with 222 tonnes exported in one week, earning $381,773, largely destined for neighbouring countries and other African markets.
NAEB said the figures underscore Rwanda’s steady progress in boosting agricultural and livestock exports, expanding international markets, and increasing foreign exchange earnings, key drivers of economic growth and improved livelihoods for farmers.
