Computer imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $3.7 million of computer in 2024 (24 tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.9 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 | $3.7M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $9.9M | 139 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 168 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 132 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 102 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 53 t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 148 t |
Where Burundi imports computer from
The largest suppliers were Denmark (30%), France (23%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.1M | 30% |
| France | $846K | 23% |
| China | $491K | 13% |
| Belgium | $335K | 9.2% |
| Uganda | $245K | 6.7% |
| United States | $114K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $78K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $68K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 1.8% |
| India | $67K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 46% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 22% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 14% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 8% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 4.2% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 3.2% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 1.9% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $154.50 per kg, 35% below the world average of $236.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported computer worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 182nd of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Burundi?
Denmark was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by France (23%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $154.50 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2022 at $9.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (46% of the value) and 8471.50 (22%).
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