What are the most Important Sectors of Rwandan Economy?

Rwanda has a diverse and thriving domestic economy which is open to the world.

The primary sector is still the most crucial part of the Rwandan economy. According to KPMG, over three quarters of the population relies on agriculture as their main source of income. While Rwandan coffee is famed around the world, farmers also produce tea, bananas, beans, sorghum and potatoes, among other crops. Natural resources including gold, tin and tantalum have also seen significant investment in recent years.

Outside of the primary sector, the Rwandan economy has undergone a strong period of diversification in the secondary and tertiary sectors. In particular, energy, construction, hospitality and financial services have been growth leaders.

Rwanda’s main imports are electrical equipment, machinery, vehicles and cereals. The country’s most prolific exports are tea and coffee, fuels, minerals and gold.