Refined petroleum products imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refined petroleum products by Burundi reached $5.3 million in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 98% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $295.8 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 | $5.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $240.8M | 184.9K t |
| 2022 | $295.8M | 281.0K t |
| 2021 | $162.5M | 245.3K t |
| 2020 | $137.1M | 238.2K t |
| 2019 | $160.9M | 232.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Burundi imports refined petroleum products from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $2.9M | 55% |
| Tanzania | $864K | 16% |
| India | $810K | 15% |
| South Africa | $386K | 7.3% |
| Uganda | $108K | 2% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $61K | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $42K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.4% |
| China | $15K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.74. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 refined petroleum products imports (HS 2710): 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 2710: Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude; preparations n.e.c, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals; these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils.
Common questions
What is the value of refined petroleum products imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported refined petroleum products worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 215th of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 98% on 2023.
Which countries supply refined petroleum products to Burundi?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Tanzania (16%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of refined petroleum products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.74 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refined petroleum products to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 151%. The peak was 2022 at $295.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for refined petroleum products?
The HS code for refined petroleum products is heading 2710. In Burundi all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2710.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2710 page.
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