The Export Market of Burundi: A Comprehensive Trade Analysis

Burundi, based in East Africa, sharing borders with Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in the north, east, and west directions, has emerged as a significant exporter of globally demanded essentials in the international trade market. Burundi Import Data says that the recent trade statistics have reported that coffee exports account for 17.4% of the total export revenue, with tobacco essentials and beverages accounting for 8.7% and 7% respectively, making up more than 35% of the total revenue generation. The thriving production capacities of the manufacturing units and the ongoing global demand for precious stones and metallic essentials have captured 25.7% of the total export revenue.

The export-led initiatives and the government’s interest in a shift in technological evolution have resulted in an export trade value of 500 million US dollars. The export landscape of Burundi was shaped by the dominance of agricultural commodities over the non-oil sectors. The shift of the government authorities’ interest over the development of transportation ports has been pivotal for the growth rate and export revenue. Subscribe to Import Globals, an import export trade provider, to stay updated with the latest information on the export market of Burundi via the Burundi trade data.

POLICY REFORMS SUPPORTING THE EXPORT TRADE OF BURUNDI IN 2024

The EU-EAC Markup II program, introduced by the Government Authority with the Regional Development Initiative, has strengthened the non-oil sectors like coffee and tea exports, while improving the access to the regional and European Union markets, the enhanced integrated framework, trade mainstreaming, introduced by the Government Authority with a multi-year support trade policy, has upgraded the export quality and compliance, while helping domestic firms to gain fair trade and organic certifications.

The UGUSHORA Export-Oriented Market Access Project, launched by the Government Authority, has enhanced the market linkages with technical assistance and expansion of exporter access as per the demand rate, the National Development Plan, emphasizing export diversification, has specifically reorganized the export system with modernization of the production rates via efficient expansion of the access to higher quality inputs, it has increased the shipment rates with more reliable export volumes.

THE LEADING VARIANTS OF GOODS EXPORTED FROM BURUNDI IN 2024

Burundi, to maintain compatibility with the increasing global demand for specific acquisitions, has introduced diversification in the export portfolio. According to the Burundi Export Data, the top 10 leading varieties of goods exported from the nation in 2024 are,

  • Coffee, tea, mate, and spices — The total valuation of Coffee, tea, mate, and spices exported from Burundi in 2024–98 million US dollars
  • Pearls, precious stones, metals, and coins– The total valuation of Pearls, precious stones, metals, and coins exported from Burundi in 2024–76 million US dollars
  • Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes– The total valuation of Tobacco and manufactured tobacco substitutes exported from Burundi in 2024–62 million US dollars
  • Beverages, spirits, and vinegar– The total valuation of Beverages, spirits, and vinegar exported from Burundi in 2024–58 million US dollars
  • Milling products — The total valuation of Milling products exported from Burundi in 2024–47 million US dollars
  • Iron and steel– The total valuation of Iron and steel exported from Burundi in 2024–38 million US dollars
  • Ores, slag, and ash– The total valuation of Ores, slag, and ash exported from Burundi in 2024–25 million US dollars
  • Mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products– The total valuation of Mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products exported from Burundi in 2024–22 million US dollars
  • Glass and glassware– The total valuation of Glass and glassware exported from Burundi in 2024–18 million US dollars
  • Plastics — The total valuation of Plastics exported from Burundi in 2024–15 million US dollars

TOP 10 EXPORT TRADE PARTNERS OF BURUNDI IN 2024

The valuable pricing strategies adopted by the government authorities and the cost-effective trade management via proper utilization of the tariff rates implemented have led to stronger bilateral ties. According to the Burundi Customs Data, the top 10 export trade partners of the nation in 2024 are,

  • United Arab Emirates — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to the United Arab Emirates in 2024–108 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Coffee, not roasted or decaffeinated

· Gold in unwrought form, non-monetary

· Black tea (fermented and partly fermented)

· Cigarettes containing tobacco

· Beer made from malt

  • Democratic Republic of the Congo — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2024–78 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Fruits and nuts

· Tea (specific types beyond fermented)

· Spices (specific)

· Raw hides (general)

· Prepared animal fodder

  • Switzerland — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Switzerland in 2024–69 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Manufactured articles (miscellaneous)

· Made textile articles, worn clothing

· Soaps, washing preparations

· Vehicles other than railway/tramway (general)

· Ferroalloys

  • Pakistan — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Pakistan in 2024–58 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Malt extracts

· Starch preparations

· Wheat gluten (specific)

· Soap and wax candles

· Lubricants

  • Tanzania — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Tanzania in 2024–49 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Portland cement

· Hydraulic cements

· Slag cement

· Granite (specific)

· Construction aggregates

  • Rwanda — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Rwanda in 2024–42 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Plastic articles (specific types)

· Glassware items (specific)

· Packaging materials

· Wood products (furniture, lumber)

· Goat leather products

  • Belgium — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Belgium in 2024–37 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Cigarettes containing tobacco

· Beer made from malt

· Coffee, tea, mate, and spices (category)

· Pearls, precious stones, metals, coins

· Beverages, spirits, and vinegar

  • Germany — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Germany in 2024–28 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Plastics (articles)

· Industrial machinery

· Lumber

· Cut flowers & buds

· Vans & buses

  • Sudan — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Sudan in 2024–25 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Live fish

· Leather footwear

· Computers, printers & storage units

· Raw hides & skins

· Live plants

  • Egypt — The annual valuation of goods exported from Burundi to Egypt in 2024–20 million US dollars

Top 5 variants of goods exported

· Cell phones, video recorders & transceivers

· Granite

· Non-knit women’s/girls’ suits

· Mechanical machinery & parts

  • Niobium

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