Special purpose vehicles imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of special purpose vehicles by Burundi reached $2.1 million in 2024 (278 tonnes). Value rose 84% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $3.6 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 | $2.1M | 278 t |
| 2023 | $1.2M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 345 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 228 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 168 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 698 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 209 t |
| 2017 | $424K | 15 t |
Where Burundi imports special purpose vehicles from
Turkey alone supplied 74% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $1.6M | 74% |
| China | $448K | 21% |
| Kenya | $74K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $24K | 1.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $18K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 70% |
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 17% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 9.8% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 3% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
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 special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported special purpose vehicles worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 278 tonnes. That ranks it 169th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Burundi?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (21%) and Kenya (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $7.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $424 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 406%. The peak was 2019 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8705.20 (70% of the value) and 8705.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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