Coated steel sheets imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported coated steel sheets worth $10.8 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.2 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 | $10.8M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.9K t |
Where Burundi imports coated steel sheets from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (45%), Kenya (34%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $4.8M | 45% |
| Kenya | $3.6M | 34% |
| China | $1.5M | 14% |
| Uganda | $454K | 4.2% |
| India | $300K | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 46% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 34% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 20% |
| 7210.69 | Aluminium-coated steel sheet | 0.3% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 0.2% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 0.2% |
| 7210.12 | Tin-plated steel sheet thin | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Burundi coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported coated steel sheets worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 149th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to Burundi?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by Kenya (34%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 253% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 316%. The peak was 2019 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 7210.41 (46% of the value) and 7210.61 (34%).
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