Transformer imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported transformer worth $2.7 million (214 tonnes). Value fell 80% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.9 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 | $2.7M | 214 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 559 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $10.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $673K | 49 t |
| 2017 | $619K | 46 t |
Where Burundi imports transformer from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Germany (24%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+822% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 42% |
| Germany | $666K | 24% |
| India | $198K | 7.2% |
| Tanzania | $103K | 3.8% |
| France | $102K | 3.7% |
| Belgium | $94K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $79K | 2.9% |
| Hong Kong | $66K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $61K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $45K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 72% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 13% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 4.9% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 4.3% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 1.8% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 1.7% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 1.3% |
| 8504.10 | Lamp ballasts | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.83 per kg, 45% below the world average of $23.20, 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 transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported transformer worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 214 tonnes. That ranks it 182nd of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Burundi?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Germany (24%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 822% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.83 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $619 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 344%. The peak was 2023 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (72% of the value) and 8504.21 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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