Steel structural sections imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structural sections by Burundi reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 670 t |
| 2017 | $550K | 293 t |
Where Burundi imports steel structural sections from
The largest suppliers were Italy (48%), India (36%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 48% |
| India | $1.8M | 36% |
| China | $445K | 8.9% |
| Turkey | $146K | 2.9% |
| Kenya | $121K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $70K | 1.4% |
| Uganda | $16K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 65% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 31% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 2.3% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 1.3% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.00 per kg, 61% above the world average of $2.49. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Burundi?
The shipment records behind Burundi steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported steel structural sections worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 187th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Burundi?
Italy was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (36%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 246% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.00 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $550 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 807%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (65% of the value) and 7308.20 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Burundi. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World steel structural sections trade: top importers and exporters
Steel structural sections product types in Burundi
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.