Trucks imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Burundi imported trucks worth $5.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $25.4 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 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 8.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 7.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 832 t |
Where Burundi imports trucks from
The largest suppliers were Japan (43%), China (35%), Uganda (7%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+54% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $2.3M | 43% |
| China | $1.8M | 35% |
| Uganda | $363K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $161K | 3% |
| Spain | $141K | 2.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $108K | 2% |
| Belgium | $104K | 2% |
| Thailand | $86K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 37% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 27% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 21% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 12% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.92 per kg, 60% below the world average of $9.72, 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 trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported trucks worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 188th of 222 countries worldwide. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Burundi?
Japan was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (35%) and Uganda (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 54% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.92 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. The peak was 2021 at $25.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Burundi the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (37% of the value) and 8704.21 (27%).
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