Paper labels imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper labels by Burundi reached $2.4 million in 2024 (382 tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | 383 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 213 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 754 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 550 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 394 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $705K | 417 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 267 t |
Where Burundi imports paper labels from
The largest suppliers were Tanzania (50%), Uganda (41%), Kenya (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $1.2M | 50% |
| Uganda | $988K | 41% |
| Kenya | $157K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $39K | 1.6% |
| China | $21K | 0.9% |
| India | $6K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4821
| 4821.90 | Blank paper labels | 66% |
| 4821.10 | Printed paper labels | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4821.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
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 paper labels imports (HS 4821): 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 4821: Paper or paperboard labels of all kinds, whether or not printed.
Common questions
What is the value of paper labels imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported paper labels worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 382 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper labels to Burundi?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Uganda (41%) and Kenya (6%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper labels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper labels to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper labels?
The HS code for paper labels is heading 4821. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 4821.90 (66% of the value) and 4821.10 (34%).
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