Tractors imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported tractors worth $3.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $3.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 815 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 705 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 395 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $965K | 327 t |
Where Burundi imports tractors from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 73% |
| Kenya | $488K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $238K | 6.3% |
| Tanzania | $147K | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $73K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $30K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 84% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 9.3% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 4.5% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 0.9% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.8% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 0.5% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.72 per kg, 58% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Burundi
Exports of tractors by Burundi reached $226 thousand in 2024 (96 tonnes). Tanzania alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $226K | 100% |
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The shipment records behind Burundi tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported tractors worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Burundi?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Kenya (13%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tractors to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $965 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 291%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Burundi also export tractors?
Yes. Burundi exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania. On balance Burundi is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (84% of the value) and 8701.95 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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