Control panel imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported control panel worth $2.3 million (94 tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $2.3M | 95 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 169 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 283 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 99 t |
| 2019 | $576K | 51 t |
| 2018 | $297K | 34 t |
| 2017 | $585K | 28 t |
Where Burundi imports control panel from
The largest suppliers were India (48%), China (29%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.1M | 48% |
| China | $660K | 29% |
| France | $308K | 14% |
| Turkey | $77K | 3.4% |
| Tanzania | $69K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $18K | 0.8% |
| Kenya | $15K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8537
| 8537.10 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading… | 73% |
| 8537.20 | High voltage distribution panels | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8537.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.87 per kg, 62% below the world average of $63.20, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi control panel imports (HS 8537): 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 8537: Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517).
Common questions
What is the value of control panel imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported control panel worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 176th of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply control panel to Burundi?
India was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (29%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of control panel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.87 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $63.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control panel to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $585 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for control panel?
The HS code for control panel is heading 8537. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8537.10 (73% of the value) and 8537.20 (27%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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