Soft drinks imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported soft drinks worth $2.3 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $2.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 15.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $680K | 992 t |
| 2019 | $254K | 285 t |
| 2018 | $123K | 84 t |
| 2017 | $264K | 429 t |
Where Burundi imports soft drinks from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+375% on the year before).
Product types under HS 2202
| 2202.10 | Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured | 73% |
| 2202.99 | Non-alcoholic beverages | 15% |
| 2202.91 | Non-alcoholic beer | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.51 per kg, 50% below the world average of $1.03, 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 soft drinks imports (HS 2202): 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 2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009.
Common questions
What is the value of soft drinks imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported soft drinks worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 192nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply soft drinks to Burundi?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (12%) and Uganda (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 375% on the year.
What is the average import price of soft drinks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.51 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of soft drinks to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $264 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 783%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soft drinks?
The HS code for soft drinks is heading 2202. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 2202.10 (73% of the value) and 2202.99 (15%).
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