Rice imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported rice worth $4.0 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $14.9 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 | $4.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.4M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 29.4K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.9M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2017 | $9.3M | 13.3K t |
Where Burundi imports rice from
United States alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.3M | 57% |
| China | $1.6M | 41% |
| Thailand | $45K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 99% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 1.5% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.64. 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 rice imports (HS 1006): 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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported rice worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 171st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Burundi?
The United States was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (41%) and Thailand (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 57%. The peak was 2019 at $14.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (99% of the value) and 1006.10 (1%).
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