Corn seed imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of corn seed by Burundi reached $5.5 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 79% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average.
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 | $5.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $896K | 898 t |
| 2019 | $940K | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $957K | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $304K | 649 t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 70% above the world average of $1.28. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 corn seed imports (HS 1005.10): 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 1005.10: Cereals: maize (corn), seed.
Common questions
What is the value of corn seed imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported corn seed worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 187 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 79% on 2023.
Which countries supply corn seed to Burundi?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Uganda (16%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of corn seed per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $1.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corn seed to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $304 thousand in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for corn seed?
The HS code for corn seed is subheading 1005.10. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1005 page.
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