Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc by Burundi reached $5.9 million in 2024 (369 tonnes). Value fell 55% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.3 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 | $5.9M | 369 t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 826 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $843K | 75 t |
Where Burundi imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
Japan alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $5.5M | 92% |
| Uganda | $199K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $64K | 1.1% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.7% |
| China | $28K | 0.5% |
| Thailand | $26K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $14K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.11 per kg, close to the world average of $15.63.
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 petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 369 tonnes. That ranks it 175th of 224 countries worldwide. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Burundi?
Japan was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Uganda (3%) and Canada (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.11 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars 1500-3000cc to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $843 thousand in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 606%. The peak was 2023 at $13.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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