China is now Rwanda’s biggest export market – now comes the hard part

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In the first quarter of 2026, China became the leading destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 26% of the total, compared with less than 5% just one year earlier.

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  • In the first quarter of 2026, China became the leading destination for Rwandan exports, accounting for 26% of the total, compared with less than 5% just one year earlier.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 13:30:55 UTC.

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