Plastic bottle imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic bottle by Burundi reached $8.2 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $14.1 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 | $8.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $14.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 599 t |
Where Burundi imports plastic bottle from
Uganda alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 58% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 16% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 12% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 7.3% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 4.2% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 1.5% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
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The shipment records behind Burundi plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported plastic bottle worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 167th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. The peak was 2022 at $14.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (58% of the value) and 3923.40 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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