Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Burundi reached $3.9 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 36% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.1 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 | $3.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 24.4K t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 16.9K t |
| 2019 | $11.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $457K | 58.4K t |
Where Burundi imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (41%), Tanzania (31%), Uganda (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 97% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 2.7% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.1% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.78 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
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 forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 171st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Burundi?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Tanzania (31%) and Uganda (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.78 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $456 thousand in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 744%. The peak was 2022 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (97% of the value) and 7214.99 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Burundi. Tell us your product to see it live.
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