Cosmetic imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cosmetic by Burundi reached $3.9 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $5.6 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 | $3.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $732K | 544 t |
Where Burundi imports cosmetic from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (35%), Uganda (33%), Kenya (22%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+315% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 35% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 33% |
| Kenya | $847K | 22% |
| Belgium | $159K | 4% |
| South Africa | $133K | 3.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $86K | 2.2% |
| France | $21K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.1% |
| India | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3304
| 3304.99 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan… | 97% |
| 3304.91 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: powders, whether or not compressed (excluding lip, eye, manicure or pedicure preparations) | 2.5% |
| 3304.20 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: eye make-up | 0.1% |
| 3304.30 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: manicure or pedicure preparations | 0% |
| 3304.10 | Cosmetic and toilet preparations: lip make-up | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.61 per kg, 93% below the world average of $21.51, 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 cosmetic imports (HS 3304): 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 3304: Cosmetic and toilet preparations; beauty, make-up and skin care preparations (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations), manicure or pedicure preparations.
Common questions
What is the value of cosmetic imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported cosmetic worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 164th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cosmetic to Burundi?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Uganda (33%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of cosmetic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.61 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $21.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cosmetic to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 437%. The peak was 2022 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cosmetic?
The HS code for cosmetic is heading 3304. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 3304.99 (97% of the value) and 3304.91 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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