Excavator imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $2.4 million of excavator in 2024 (691 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.7 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 | $2.4M | 691 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 766 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 653 t |
| 2017 | $538K | 139 t |
Where Burundi imports excavator from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (36%), China (32%), Cote d'Ivoire (27%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $857K | 36% |
| China | $743K | 32% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $629K | 27% |
| India | $62K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $33K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1% |
| Malawi | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 38% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 16% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 14% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 12% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 11% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 8.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 39% below the world average of $5.55, 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 excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported excavator worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 691 tonnes. That ranks it 185th of 222 countries worldwide. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Burundi?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($857 thousand), followed by China (32%) and Cote d'Ivoire (27%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $538 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 338%. The peak was 2020 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (38% of the value) and 8429.59 (16%).
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