Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel by Burundi reached $3.6 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.9 million.
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 | $3.6M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $375K | 317 t |
| 2017 | $463K | 508 t |
Where Burundi imports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (44%), China (39%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.85.
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 aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to Burundi?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (39%) and Tanzania (17%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $0.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $463 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 684%. The peak was 2020 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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