Wheat imports in Burundi: data, top suppliers and prices
Burundi imported $6.8 million of wheat in 2024 (29.4 thousand tonnes). That is 61% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.3 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 | $6.8M | 29.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 52.9K t |
| 2022 | $26.3M | 76.9K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 74.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.5M | 92.1K t |
| 2019 | $30.3M | 106.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.7M | 79.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.1M | 37.9K t |
Where Burundi imports wheat from
Most of the value came from Poland (50%), Germany (30%), Canada (11%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $3.4M | 50% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 30% |
| Canada | $777K | 11% |
| Latvia | $590K | 8.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 21% below the world average of $0.29, 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 wheat imports (HS 1001): 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 1001: Wheat and meslin.
Common questions
What is the value of wheat imported by Burundi?
Burundi imported wheat worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 142nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply wheat to Burundi?
Poland was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Canada (11%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of wheat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $0.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wheat to Burundi changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.1 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2019 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wheat?
The HS code for wheat is heading 1001. In Burundi all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 1001.99. It sits in HS chapter 10 (cereals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1001 page.
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