Trailers imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported trailers worth $2.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 790 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $819K | 304 t |
| 2017 | $393K | 211 t |
Where Burundi imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 81% |
| Turkey | $181K | 7.7% |
| Kenya | $104K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $51K | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $32K | 1.4% |
| Tanzania | $26K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $22K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 0.8% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 81% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 12% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 6.6% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 0.4% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, 61% below the world average of $4.45, 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 trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported trailers worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Burundi?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Turkey (8%) and Kenya (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 597% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $393 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 496%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (81% of the value) and 8716.31 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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