Tea exports from Burundi: data, top buyers and prices
Burundi exported $7.4 million of tea in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $28.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.6M | 11.0K t |
| 2021 | $28.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2020 | $23.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $22.8M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.0M | 6.3K t |
| 2017 | $16.0M | 5.5K t |
Where Burundi exports tea to
China alone took 67% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 67% |
| Pakistan | $2.4M | 33% |
| Japan | $51K | 0.7% |
| Kenya | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 0902
| 0902.40 | Bulk black tea | 100% |
| 0902.20 | Bulk green tea | 0% |
| 0902.30 | Packaged black tea | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 0902.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 41% below the world average of $3.70, 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 tea exports (HS 0902): 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 0902: Tea.
Common questions
What is the value of tea exported by Burundi?
Burundi exported tea worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 191 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries buy tea from Burundi?
China was the largest buyer with 67% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Pakistan (33%) and Japan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tea per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $3.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tea from Burundi changed since 2017?
Exports went from $16.0 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2021 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tea?
The HS code for tea is heading 0902. In Burundi all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 0902.40. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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