Paper notebooks and albums imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper notebooks and albums by Burundi reached $2.7 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.2 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 | $2.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $206K | 90 t |
Where Burundi imports paper notebooks and albums from
One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 89% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 6.6% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 1.6% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 1.4% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 66% below the world average of $3.44, 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 paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported paper notebooks and albums worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Kenya (28%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $3.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper notebooks and albums to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $206 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (89% of the value) and 4820.40 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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