Diesel cars >2500cc imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $3.5 million of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (150 tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $19.9 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 | $3.5M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 519 t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.0M | 996 t |
| 2020 | $19.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 981 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 128 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 56 t |
Where Burundi imports diesel cars >2500cc from
Most of the value came from Belgium (25%), Thailand (25%), Kenya (22%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.39 per kg, 36% above the world average of $17.22. 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.
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The shipment records behind Burundi diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to Burundi?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($868 thousand), followed by Thailand (25%) and Kenya (22%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.39 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $17.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 244%. The peak was 2020 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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