Agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi
Burundi: Agricultural raw materials imports was 2.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi, 1965–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
The most recent figure for agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi is 2.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 7.6% on the previous year and up 93.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi peaked at 5.2% in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2014.
Burundi ranks 23rd of 196 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise imports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 4.0% | — |
| 1974 | 5.2% | +31.2% |
| 1975 | 5.2% | -1.1% |
| 1976 | 4.0% | -22.9% |
| 1993 | 2.1% | -47.6% |
| 1994 | 1.7% | -19.6% |
| 1995 | 1.9% | +15.1% |
| 1996 | 1.7% | -12.9% |
| 1997 | 2.3% | +38.5% |
| 1998 | 1.5% | -36.9% |
| 1999 | 2.2% | +51.2% |
| 2000 | 2.4% | +8.1% |
| 2001 | 2.5% | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 2.5% | -3.0% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -46.8% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -12.4% |
| 2005 | 1.4% | +18.4% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 0.9% | -13.9% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | +76.0% |
| 2009 | 1.4% | -14.0% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 0.7% | -48.2% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | +26.3% |
| 2013 | 1.0% | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 0.7% | -31.7% |
| 2015 | 1.3% | +88.9% |
| 2016 | 1.7% | +30.8% |
| 2017 | 1.8% | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 1.7% | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 1.7% | +2.0% |
| 2020 | 1.6% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 2.1% | +32.5% |
| 2023 | 2.0% | -7.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 2.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.1%, 1.8× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 2.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.9%, 2.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 1 |
| 1970s | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 3 |
| 1990s | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.3% | 7 |
| 2000s | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.1% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More agriculture & rural data for Burundi
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 8.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.3429 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 80.18 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7431 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 34.3% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 34.3% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.5% (2023)
- Rural population 74.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi?
- Agricultural raw materials imports in Burundi was 2.0% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 1974.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials imports recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2014.
- How does Burundi rank for agricultural raw materials imports?
- Burundi ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is agricultural raw materials imports rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 93.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.