Corrugated zinc-coated steel imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $4.9 million of corrugated zinc-coated steel in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $4.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 1.1K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 corrugated zinc-coated steel imports (HS 7210.41): 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 7210.41: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, corrugated, plated or coated with zinc (not electrolytically).
Common questions
What is the value of corrugated zinc-coated steel imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported corrugated zinc-coated steel worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrugated zinc-coated steel to Burundi?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Uganda (9%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of corrugated zinc-coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of corrugated zinc-coated steel to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 376%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel?
The HS code for corrugated zinc-coated steel is subheading 7210.41. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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