Transmission and switching apparatus imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission and switching apparatus by Burundi reached $2.4 million in 2024 (14 tonnes). Value rose 34% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.2 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 | $2.4M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 7 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 16 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 276 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 21 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 49 t |
| 2018 | $841K | 4 t |
| 2017 | $22.2M | 75 t |
Where Burundi imports transmission and switching apparatus from
Most of the value came from Czech Republic (35%), United Kingdom (22%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $858K | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $532K | 22% |
| China | $253K | 11% |
| Denmark | $125K | 5.2% |
| France | $120K | 5% |
| India | $119K | 4.9% |
| Hong Kong | $101K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $94K | 3.9% |
| United States | $55K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $168.25 per kg, 23% below the world average of $217.15, 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.
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The shipment records behind Burundi transmission and switching apparatus imports (HS 8517.62): 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 8517.62: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission and switching apparatus imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported transmission and switching apparatus worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 188th of 225 countries worldwide. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission and switching apparatus to Burundi?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (22%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission and switching apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $168.25 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $217.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transmission and switching apparatus to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2017 at $22.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission and switching apparatus?
The HS code for transmission and switching apparatus is subheading 8517.62. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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