Pure sucrose imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $4.7 million of pure sucrose in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.2 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 | $4.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.1M | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 45.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 30.2K t |
| 2019 | $17.5M | 22.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 8.3K t |
| 2017 | $432K | 1.1K t |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 38% below the world average of $0.68, 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 pure sucrose imports (HS 1701.99): 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 1701.99: Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.
Common questions
What is the value of pure sucrose imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported pure sucrose worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply pure sucrose to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Kenya (0%) and Belgium (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 766% on the year.
What is the average import price of pure sucrose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $0.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pure sucrose to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $432 thousand in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, an increase of 994%. The peak was 2022 at $25.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for pure sucrose?
The HS code for pure sucrose is subheading 1701.99. It sits in HS chapter 17 (sugars and sugar confectionery). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1701 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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