Medical instruments imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported medical instruments worth $4.6 million (295 tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.5 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 | $4.6M | 295 t |
| 2023 | $12.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 770 t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 534 t |
| 2020 | $8.6M | 609 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 462 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 669 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 210 t |
Where Burundi imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), Kenya (16%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 30% |
| Kenya | $733K | 16% |
| India | $532K | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $420K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $359K | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $272K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $272K | 5.9% |
| United States | $193K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $87K | 1.9% |
| Uganda | $77K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 38% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 18% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 17% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 11% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 7.3% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 4.4% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 2.5% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.55 per kg, 58% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Burundi
Burundi exported $714 thousand of medical instruments in 2024 (7 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $454K | 64% |
| South Africa | $132K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $116K | 16% |
| Namibia | $12K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported medical instruments worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 295 tonnes. That ranks it 171st of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Burundi?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Kenya (16%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.55 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2022 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
Does Burundi also export medical instruments?
Yes. Burundi exported $714 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Burundi is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (38% of the value) and 9018.39 (18%).
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