Air compressor imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by Burundi reached $2.1 million in 2024 (163 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 163 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 84 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 291 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 243 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $889K | 230 t |
| 2018 | $450K | 55 t |
| 2017 | $543K | 35 t |
Where Burundi imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 75% |
| Belgium | $242K | 12% |
| South Africa | $160K | 7.7% |
| Italy | $51K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.7% |
| India | $13K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $10K | 0.5% |
| France | $9K | 0.4% |
| Turkey | $7K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 45% |
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 25% |
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 14% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 5.6% |
| 8414.60 | Ventilation hoods | 5.4% |
| 8414.20 | Manual air pumps | 1.6% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 1.4% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.68 per kg, close to the world average of $13.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi air compressor imports (HS 8414): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported air compressor worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163 tonnes. That ranks it 185th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to Burundi?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.68 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $543 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 281%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8414.90 (45% of the value) and 8414.80 (25%).
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