Sugar imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported sugar worth $15.2 million (26.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $33.1 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 | $15.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 54.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 42.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.1M | 50.2K t |
| 2019 | $25.6M | 37.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.2M | 7.0K t |
Where Burundi imports sugar from
Uganda alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $14.1M | 93% |
| South Africa | $639K | 4.2% |
| Zambia | $433K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 1701
| 1701.91 | Flavoured sucrose | 62% |
| 1701.99 | Pure sucrose | 31% |
| 1701.14 | Other raw cane sugar | 7.1% |
| 1701.12 | Raw beet sugar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.58 per kg, close to the world average of $0.59.
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 sugar imports (HS 1701): 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 1701: Cane or beet sugar and chemically pure sucrose, in solid form.
Common questions
What is the value of sugar imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported sugar worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply sugar to Burundi?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of sugar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sugar to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.2 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2020 at $33.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sugar?
The HS code for sugar is heading 1701. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 1701.91 (62% of the value) and 1701.99 (31%).
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