Nile Post
  • News
    • Education
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Security
  • Business
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Unconventional Thought
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • David Tumusiime Writes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • South Sudan
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Tech
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Live
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Education
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Security
  • Business
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Unconventional Thought
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • David Tumusiime Writes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • South Sudan
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Tech
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Live
No Result
View All Result
Nile Post
No Result
View All Result

Rwandan entrepreneurs eye business opportunities in China

Amon Katungulu by Amon Katungulu
5 months ago
in Business, Rwanda
Rwandan entrepreneurs eye business opportunities in China
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Local business operators who are showcasing their products at the 2019 Beijing International Horticulture Exhibition have expressed the interest in exploring opportunities in Chinese market with intention to accelerate sales in the Asian market.

Rwanda businesses revealed their plans on the sidelines of an exhibition launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping under the theme “Live Green, Live Better.”

Rwanda is among the over 100 countries and international organisations that are showcasing their products and services in the six-month exhibition taking place at the foot of the historical Great Wall of China in Beijing’s Yanqing District.

Airtel Uganda AdAirtel Uganda AdAirtel Uganda Ad

Chinese ladies taste Rwandan Coffee.Frederic Byumvuhore

Nine Rwandan companies are taking part. They include Caferwa, Urwibutso Entreprise, Urumuri, Umucyo, Damarara, Unguka Muhinzi, Kivubelt, Gashora Farms, and Women exporters.

Made-in-Rwanda products being showcased include coffee brands such as Boneza coffee,Kivu Belt Coffee, Bourbon Coffee, Gorilla’s Coffee, Nova Coffee, Garuka Coffee and Kinunga Coffee.

Among other products include fruit juices, processed chili pepper, honey, roasted coffee and tea, and handcrafts as well as a showcase of the country’s tourism attractions and investment opportunities.

Visiters at the Rwanda pavilion in China. Frederic Byumvuhore.

According to the participants, locally made products caught the attention of the Chinese population, especially Rwandan coffee and handcraft products. The demand for Rwandan products has inspired the entrepreneurs to look at further possibilities on the Chinese market after the expo.

According to Francine Murekatete, Urumuri Handcraft Association representative, it would be more productive to find a shop in Beijing for her products. The entrepreneur took a tonne of her products to the expo.

“Chinese people love Rwandan handcraft products. Our products bring excitement to Chinese visitors. They keep on asking if our products are always available on the Chinese market. This exhibition is an opportunity to attract more clients so that we can enlarge our operations in China. I plan to regularly export produce to China,” Murekatete said.

Rwandan Chili pepper brings much attention to Chinese people

Isaie Bitegetsimana of Urwibutso Enterprise noted that Chinese people have expressed their love for Rwandan Chili pepper. Urwibutso Enterprise is marketing Akarusho, Agashya and Akabanga there.

Bitegetsimana said; “Chili pepper is among our exports. Chili has become a favourite product to many people across the world and that’s why we are exhibiting to Chinese people too. This is an opportunity to market it to a huge number of Chinese people. For the first round, we brought 200 kilogrammes. After the expo, we want to create connections so that our products are always available on Chinese market.”

Geraldine Ndayizeye, from Umucyo Handcraft, encourages other Rwandan entrepreneurs to make use of the opportunities on international markets. Ndayizeye exported 600 kilogrammes of products and she is planning to export more in coming months.

“There is a market for Rwandan products. Producers should only keep on enhancing the quality,” she added.

Rwanda Development Board and Embassy of Rwanda in China said that they will work closely with Rwandan companies to ensure smooth and productive participation in Chinese market.

In January this year, Rwanda Development Board met officials from Alibaba to look into ways to bolster trade between Rwanda and China.

Last year, Rwanda and Alibaba signed an Electronic World Trade Platformme (eWTP) agreement.

NewTimes

Tags: akabangachinarwandarwanda development boardumucyo handcraft

Related Posts

Burundi protests against Rwanda’s aggression before regional army chiefs
East Africa

Burundi protests against Rwanda’s aggression before regional army chiefs

by Kenneth Kazibwe
December 6, 2019
0

Burundi has officially protested against what they term as aggression by Rwanda before the 27th ordinary Eastern Africa Standby Force(EASF)...

Read more
Rumours of a rift between President Mnangagwa and his deputy, Chiwenga, persist

Rumours of a rift between President Mnangagwa and his deputy, Chiwenga, persist

November 28, 2019
CECAFA 2019: Uganda pitted against Ethiopia in group A as Rwanda absconds

CECAFA 2019: Uganda pitted against Ethiopia in group A as Rwanda absconds

November 25, 2019
China and the shadow of colonialism still looming over Africa

China and the shadow of colonialism still looming over Africa

November 25, 2019
Uganda denies hosting meetings for Nyamwasa’s RNC rebel group

Uganda denies hosting meetings for Nyamwasa’s RNC rebel group

November 25, 2019

Discussion about this post

Follow Us

  • 148.4k Fans
  • 67.4k Followers
Uganda - UAE ConventionUganda - UAE ConventionUganda - UAE Convention
ADVERTISEMENT

Latest

Two impeachment articles expected against Trump: reports

Two impeachment articles expected against Trump: reports

December 10, 2019
Four armed thugs shot dead in Mutundwe, pistol recovered

Four armed thugs shot dead in Mutundwe, pistol recovered

December 10, 2019
Cabinet to strengthen law governing Nakivubo stadium

Cabinet to strengthen law governing Nakivubo stadium

December 10, 2019
Bundibugyo floods: Ugandans take to social media to praise “heroic” UWA ranger who saved people

Bundibugyo floods hero Hannington Agaba refuses to let viral fame go to his head (VIDEO)

December 10, 2019

“Shun leaders who respect gay rights,” says Pastor Bujjingo in veiled attack on Bobi Wine (VIDEO)

December 10, 2019
ADVERTISEMENT

Featured

Four armed thugs shot dead in Mutundwe, pistol recovered
Featured

Four armed thugs shot dead in Mutundwe, pistol recovered

by Crispus Mugisha
December 10, 2019
0

Four armed thugs have been shot dead at Mutundwe hill, Wakiso District on Tuesday afternoon. According to...

Bundibugyo floods: Ugandans take to social media to praise “heroic” UWA ranger who saved people

Bundibugyo floods hero Hannington Agaba refuses to let viral fame go to his head (VIDEO)

December 10, 2019

“Shun leaders who respect gay rights,” says Pastor Bujjingo in veiled attack on Bobi Wine (VIDEO)

December 10, 2019
Police to arrest people, confiscate bank notes written on “Vote Bobi Wine for 2021”

Police to arrest people, confiscate bank notes written on “Vote Bobi Wine for 2021”

December 10, 2019
One dead, 14 hospitalized over suspected cholera outbreak in Budaka

One dead, 14 hospitalized over suspected cholera outbreak in Budaka

December 10, 2019
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Careers
Call us: +256-417-720-101

© 2019 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • Education
    • Exclusive
    • Investigations
    • Security
  • Business
  • Opinions
    • Columns
      • Two Sides of a Coin
      • Unconventional Thought
      • Bazanye’s Quick Shots
      • David Tumusiime Writes
  • Global
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Middle East
    • Europe
    • The Americas
  • East Africa
    • Kenya
    • Rwanda
    • South Sudan
  • Lifestyle
    • Entertainment
    • Health
    • Tour & Travel
    • Love Therapist
    • Homes
  • Tech
  • Special Reports
    • Kabaka Mutebi’s 25th Coronation Series
    • Focus on Somalia
    • Sino-Africa
    • Uganda at 56
    • Anti-Corruption Fight
    • Age Limit Map
    • Tuve Ku Kaveera
  • Sports
    • Place-It
    • StarTimes Uganda Premier League
    • Bundesliga
    • World Cup
  • Live

© 2019 Nile Post Uganda Ltd. - A Next Media Services Company.