> In 2023 Rwanda produced 150,000 t of beer, the 87th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%.

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# Beer production in Rwanda

In 2023 Rwanda produced 150,000 t of beer, the 87th largest in the world (0.08% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 220,000 t in 2019.
The 2023 figure is from an external organisation.

[Market prices in Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/country/rwanda/)

Production, 2023150,000 t
World rank87 of 164
10-year change+25%
Record220,000 t2019

## Beer in Rwanda, 1961–2023 (tonnes)

## Rwanda compared with the world, 2023

Share of world total0.08%0.06% in 2013
10-year change+25%world −0.8%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 85 | [Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/algeria/) | 155,000 | 0.08% |
| 86 | [Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/malaysia/) | 153,200 | 0.08% |
| 87 | **Rwanda** | 150,000 | 0.08% |
| 88 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/madagascar/) | 140,800 | 0.08% |
| 89 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/moldova/) | 140,000 | 0.08% |

[Full ranking of 164 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

### Map of world production of beer

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Rwanda is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2023 | 150,000 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 150,000 | −32% |
| 2021 | 220,000 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 220,000 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 220,000 | +10% |
| 2018 | 200,000 | +33% |
| 2017 | 150,000 | −12% |
| 2016 | 170,000 | +13% |
| 2015 | 150,000 | +25% |
| 2014 | 120,000 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 120,000 | +17% |
| 2012 | 103,000 | +8.4% |
| 2011 | 95,000 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 94,313 | +30% |
| 2009 | 72,617 | −2.0% |
| 2008 | 74,124 | +11% |
| 2007 | 67,000 | −1.3% |
| 2006 | 67,850 | +13% |
| 2005 | 60,000 | +20% |
| 2004 | 50,000 | +56% |
| 2003 | 32,000 | −20% |
| 2002 | 40,000 | −11% |
| 2001 | 45,000 | +7.4% |
| 2000 | 41,893 | +4.7% |
| 1999 | 40,000 | −43% |
| 1998 | 70,000 | +75% |
| 1997 | 40,029 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 38,778 | −3.1% |
| 1995 | 40,000 | +14% |
| 1994 | 35,000 | −62% |
| 1993 | 91,000 | +9.6% |
| 1992 | 83,000 | +16% |
| 1991 | 71,400 | +15% |
| 1990 | 62,000 | −17% |
| 1989 | 75,000 | +15% |
| 1988 | 65,000 | 0.0% |
| 1987 | 65,000 | +1.6% |
| 1986 | 64,000 | +1.6% |
| 1985 | 63,000 | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 57,925 | +4.3% |
| 1983 | 55,540 | −7.2% |
| 1982 | 59,881 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 59,881 | +18% |
| 1980 | 50,538 | +31% |
| 1979 | 38,613 | −16% |
| 1978 | 45,720 | +17% |
| 1977 | 39,078 | +10% |
| 1976 | 35,500 | +33% |
| 1975 | 26,600 | +13% |
| 1974 | 23,500 | +15% |
| 1973 | 20,400 | +12% |
| 1972 | 18,285 | +13% |
| 1971 | 16,195 | +14% |
| 1970 | 14,222 | +15% |
| 1969 | 12,391 | −2.1% |
| 1968 | 12,653 | +8.1% |
| 1967 | 11,700 | +6.4% |
| 1966 | 11,000 | +10% |
| 1965 | 10,000 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports213 t USD 122,000
Exporter rank115 of 149
Imports3,861 t USD 4.0 m
Importer rank128 of 192
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of beer in Rwanda?

Rwanda produced 150,000 t in 2023, 0.08% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Rwanda rank in the world for production of beer?

Rwanda ranked 87th of 164 countries in 2023. The largest producer was China with 19.7% of the world total.

### How has the production of beer in Rwanda changed?

It rose by 25% between 2013 and 2023, compared with −0.8% for the world. The record was 220,000 t in 2019.

### Does Rwanda export or import beer of barley, malted?

In 2024 Rwanda reported exports of 213 t (USD 122,000) and imports of 3,861 t (USD 4.0 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2023 figure for Rwanda is from an external organisation. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/china/)[United States](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-states/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/brazil/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Germany](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/germany/)[Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/russia/)[Spain](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/spain/)[Poland](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/poland/)[South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/united-kingdom/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/vietnam/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/india/)
[All countries producing beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/)

## Other products of Rwanda

[Bananas](https://husfarm.com/production/bananas/rwanda/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/rwanda/)[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/rwanda/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/rwanda/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/rwanda/)[Beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/beans-dry/rwanda/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/rwanda/)[Taro](https://husfarm.com/production/taro/rwanda/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/rwanda/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/rwanda/)[Tea leaves](https://husfarm.com/production/tea/rwanda/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/rwanda/)
[Agricultural production in Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/country/rwanda/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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