Detergent imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported detergent worth $2.2 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 32% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $365K | 142 t |
| 2017 | $320K | 149 t |
Where Burundi imports detergent from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (45%), Tanzania (45%), Belgium (4%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $977K | 45% |
| Tanzania | $963K | 45% |
| Belgium | $85K | 3.9% |
| Germany | $34K | 1.6% |
| India | $29K | 1.3% |
| China | $27K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 3402
| 3402.90 | Bulk washing concentrate | 44% |
| 3402.20 | Retail laundry detergent | 36% |
| 3402.19 | Amphoteric surfactant | 14% |
| 3402.11 | Anionic surfactant | 4.4% |
| 3402.12 | Cationic surfactant | 0.7% |
| 3402.13 | Non-ionic surfactant | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.08 per kg, 43% below the world average of $1.88, 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 detergent imports (HS 3402): 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 3402: Organic surface-active agents (not soap); surface-active, washing (including auxiliary washing) and cleaning preparations, containing soap or not, excluding those of heading no. 3401.
Common questions
What is the value of detergent imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported detergent worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 189th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply detergent to Burundi?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($977 thousand), followed by Tanzania (45%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 336% on the year.
What is the average import price of detergent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.08 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $1.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of detergent to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $320 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 575%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for detergent?
The HS code for detergent is heading 3402. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 3402.90 (44% of the value) and 3402.20 (36%).
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