Sub Product
Butterscotch Hard Candy, Caramel Flavored Hard Candy, Cinnamon Hard Candy, Coffee Candy, +8
Raw Materials
Corn Syrup, Tartrazine, White Sugar
HS Code
170490
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Rwanda Hard Candy market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers & manufacturers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for Rwanda are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies (including manufacturers) and 1 import partner companies are mapped for Hard Candy in Rwanda.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 0 export partner countries and 0 import partner countries are ranked.
- Page data last updated on 2026-06-23.
Hard Candy Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in Rwanda: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
1 import partner companies are tracked for Hard Candy in Rwanda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 82.4% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Hard Candy in Rwanda
5 sampled Hard Candy import transactions in Rwanda provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Hard Candy sampled import transaction unit prices by date in Rwanda: 2026-05-20: 1.14 USD / kg, 2026-05-18: 1.15 USD / kg, 2026-05-17: 0.90 USD / kg, 2026-01-26: 0.93 USD / kg, 2026-01-26: 1.15 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | ASS***** **** ****** ************* | 1.14 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-18 | ASS***** **** ****** ************* | 1.15 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-05-17 | ASS***** **** ****** ************* | 0.90 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-26 | ASS***** **** ****** ************* | 0.93 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-01-26 | ASS***** **** ****** ************* | 1.15 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Hard Candy Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in Rwanda
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 1 total import partner companies tracked for Hard Candy in Rwanda. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(Rwanda)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Rwanda Import Partner Coverage
1 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Hard Candy in Rwanda.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Hard Candy importers, distributors, and buyer networks in Rwanda.
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormShelf-stable packaged
Industry PositionValue-added processed food product
Market
Hard candy in Rwanda is primarily an import-supplied consumer confectionery category, with HS 170490 (sugar confectionery other than chewing gum, not containing cocoa) supplied mainly from Kenya and India in 2024 (WITS/UN Comtrade via WITS). Rwanda’s retail food sector is still dominated by informal trade and open markets, while modern supermarkets and convenience stores are growing in Kigali and other urban hubs (USDA FAS GAIN Exporter Guide – Rwanda). Market entry is shaped by Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) rules requiring processed-food product registration and import authorization, with port-of-entry inspection and sampling for compliance control. Product and label conformity is anchored in compulsory Rwandan standards including Codex-based labeling requirements and sugar confectionery standards (Rwanda Standards Board Official Gazette list of compulsory standards).
Market RoleImport-dependent consumer market
Domestic RoleConsumer confectionery category sold through fragmented retail (informal markets/shops) and growing modern retail chains
Market GrowthGrowing (medium-term outlook)modern retail and e-commerce expansion supports demand for packaged foods
Specification
Packaging
- Pre-packaged food labeling compliance is compulsory under RS CODEX STAN1 (Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods) as listed by Rwanda Standards Board in the compulsory standards gazette
- Sugar confectionery specifications are covered by compulsory standards including 'Sugar Confectionary — Part 1: High Boiled Sweets' (RS 65-1) listed by Rwanda Standards Board
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Regional exporters (notably Kenya and India for HS 170490) → Rwanda importers/distributors → wholesalers → informal trade/open markets and modern retail chains
Freight IntensityMedium
Transport ModeMultimodal
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighFailure to meet Rwanda FDA processed-food controls (including mandatory product registration where applicable and import authorization) can result in retention/quarantine and other actions on non-compliant consignments at ports of entry.Confirm Rwanda FDA product registration status and secure required import authorization before shipment; align labeling and product specs with compulsory RSB/Codex-based standards and keep a Rwanda FDA-focused clearance checklist with the importer.
Logistics MediumRwanda’s landlocked geography and reliance on neighboring countries for port access can increase transport cost and expose shipments to corridor delays that disrupt replenishment for fast-moving retail channels.Use experienced Rwanda importers with buffer inventory and route contingencies (e.g., alternative corridors/forwarders) and plan lead times for inspection/document checks.
Tax MediumExcise duty applies to sweets and chewing gums (HS 1704.10.00 and 1704.90.00) at a fixed rate per kilogram, impacting landed cost and price competitiveness.Validate HS classification (e.g., hard candy under 1704.90) and model excise impact in pricing; verify current rates via Rwanda Revenue Authority and Rwanda Trade Portal tools.
Food Safety MediumRwanda FDA conducts inspections to prevent entry of substandard and falsified products, and regulations provide for inspection, sampling, and laboratory testing of imports.Use reputable manufacturers, keep COAs/spec sheets and traceability records ready, and ensure packaging integrity and label accuracy to reduce sampling failures and enforcement risk.
Labor & Social
- No widely documented hard-candy-specific labor controversy in Rwanda identified in the reviewed official sources.
FAQ
Do prepackaged hard candy products need authorization or registration to be sold in Rwanda?Yes—Rwanda FDA’s 'Regulations governing control of processed food products' establish mandatory processed-food product registration requirements and also set requirements for importation and import/export authorization, with enforcement through inspection and control at ports of entry.
What language and key information should appear on hard candy labels for Rwanda?The USDA FAS 'Exporter Guide – Rwanda' states food imports must be labeled in English or French and include product name, ingredients, expiration date, manufacturer, country of origin, and storage instructions. Rwanda Standards Board also lists Codex-based prepackaged food labeling (RS CODEX STAN1) as a compulsory standard.
Is there an excise duty on sweets in Rwanda and which HS codes are covered?Yes—Rwanda Revenue Authority lists 'Sweets and chewing gums' as excisable at FRW 322/kg for HS 1704.10.00 and HS 1704.90.00.
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