9 Small Business ideas & Opportunities in Rwanda

1. Real estate
Being a rapidly growing country, the demand for land, houses and other facilities by individuals and businesses is booming. And this makes the real estate sector one of the most lucrative aspects of the Rwanda economy. If you have little capital, you can start dealing in low cost land and housing units. And if your capital is on the high side, you can invest in large expanses of land as well as housing estates.

2. Clothing and textiles
Rwanda’s clothing and textile industry is another very lucrative sector. The demand for Rwanda-made clothing and textile products is

high not only in Rwanda, but also in neighboring countries. So, if you have what it takes to break into the textile market, then you can make lots of profit in the long term.

3. Food processing
Although there are quite a number of processed food manufacturers in Rwanda, the huge demands are still yet to be met. So, there is enough room for new investors in the food processing industry. You have a wide range of products to choose from; fruits and vegetables, juices, animal products, and so on.

4. Agriculture
Rwanda has a wide expanse of land that can be utilized for agriculture. With huge demand for agricultural products and adequate workforce, new investors can easily start a business in the agriculture sector. Depending on your capital, you can start on a small scale or on a large scale. With a low capital, you can cultivate selected crops on a small piece of land or rear animals such as fishes or poultry. But if you have larger capital, you can cultivate a wide range of crops and rear animals as well.

5. E-commerce
Rwanda are now feeling more comfortable with buying their needed products and services online. So, online retail stores in Rwanda are now enjoying more patronage. And chances are you will make lots of profit by starting an online retail business. Even if you are on a low budget, you can start with just one product category and expand from there.

6. Foreign cuisine
Rwanda plays host to many expatriates, and many tourists visit the country annually from different parts on the world. For these reasons, there is always huge demand for foreign delicacies, which most of the restaurants in Rwanda don’t offer.
So, there is huge profit potential in a restaurant business that offers various foreign cuisines such as Italian delicacies, Chinese delicacies, American delicacies, and so on. In addition, you can still offer local delicacies to cater to Rwandans as well.

7. Online marketing
Many Rwandan businesses are trying to establish and improve their online visibility as a way of attracting customers through the internet. In fact, businesses are setting aside a sizeable fraction of their marketing budget for online marketing alone.
This creates huge opportunities for online marketing experts such as SEO consultants,website designers, copywriters, and social media managers. If you have a good background in any aspect of online marketing, you can start a business and make money from your skills and expertise.

8. Technology products
Rwanda is one of Africa’s largest markets for technology products such as PCs, smartphones, and tablet computers. Since these devices are in huge demand in Rwanda, new investors can make lots of profit by selling the latest products by global brands such as Apple, Samsung, Sony, and so on. In addition to selling technology products, you can sell their accessories as well. And if you have the expertise, you can render repair services, too.

9. Tourism
Rwanda hosts thousands of visitors every year. These people come from various parts of the world to behold Rwanda rich cultural heritage, beautiful sceneries, lush landscapes, and so on.