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Merchandise exports by product group – annual (Million US dollars), as defined by the World Trade Organization (WTO), measures the total value of goods exported from a country, categorized by specific product groups, and expressed in millions of U.S. dollars.
Key Takeaways
Rwanda's export landscape showcases remarkable growth from a modest $110 million in 1990 to $2.47 billion in 2023. The early 1990s saw exports plummet due to civil conflict, with a low of $41 million in 1994. Recovery efforts post-1994 genocide gradually restored export capacity, with values surpassing $1 billion by 2017.
Recent growth has been driven by diversification into minerals, coffee, and tea exports, alongside strategic investments in technology and infrastructure. Rwanda’s participation in regional trade blocs such as the East African Community also enhanced trade prospects, contributing to the significant export value in recent years.
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