Packing sacks and bags imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported packing sacks and bags worth $3.0 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $11.1 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 | $3.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $756K | 875 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 597 t |
Where Burundi imports packing sacks and bags from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 81% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 14% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 4.9% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 0.2% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 0.1% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.18 per kg, 20% below the world average of $2.73, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported packing sacks and bags worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 136th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Tanzania (27%) and Kenya (12%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.18 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $2.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing sacks and bags to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2021 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (81% of the value) and 6305.90 (14%).
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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