Beer imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported beer worth $3.5 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $3.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 8.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $80K | 54 t |
| 2017 | $25K | 21 t |
Where Burundi imports beer from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+653% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.33 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 beer imports (HS 2203): 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 2203: Beer made from malt.
Common questions
What is the value of beer imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported beer worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply beer to Burundi?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (13%) and Uganda (10%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of beer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.33 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of beer to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25 thousand in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for beer?
The HS code for beer is heading 2203. In Burundi all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2203.00. It sits in HS chapter 22 (beverages, spirits and vinegar). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2203 page.
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