Steel structure (other) imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel structure (other) by Burundi reached $3.2 million in 2024 (617 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.1 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 | $3.2M | 617 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 628 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 462 t |
| 2020 | $968K | 323 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 573 t |
| 2018 | $957K | 359 t |
| 2017 | $426K | 234 t |
Where Burundi imports steel structure (other) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 73% |
| India | $402K | 12% |
| China | $382K | 12% |
| South Africa | $24K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $18K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $15K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.25 per kg, 112% above the world average of $2.48. 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 steel structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported steel structure (other) worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 617 tonnes. That ranks it 188th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to Burundi?
Italy was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by India (12%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.25 per kg in 2024, 112% above the world average of $2.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structure (other) to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 661%. The peak was 2023 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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