Imports Merchandise, Customs, current US$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi
Burundi: Imports Merchandise, Customs, current US$, millions, seas. adj. was 1,188 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports Merchandise, Customs, current US$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi, 1991–2025
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi is 1,188, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 10.6% on the previous year and up 38.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi peaked at 1,260 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 118, in 1999.
Burundi ranks 115th of 121 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports Merchandise, Customs, current US$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 255.01 | — |
| 1992 | 221.01 | -13.3% |
| 1993 | 196.01 | -11.3% |
| 1994 | 224 | +14.3% |
| 1995 | 234.01 | +4.5% |
| 1996 | 127.01 | -45.7% |
| 1997 | 120.97 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 157.99 | +30.6% |
| 1999 | 118 | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 148 | +25.4% |
| 2001 | 139.01 | -6.1% |
| 2002 | 128.99 | -7.2% |
| 2003 | 156.96 | +21.7% |
| 2004 | 175.96 | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 268.92 | +52.8% |
| 2006 | 431.07 | +60.3% |
| 2007 | 319.06 | -26.0% |
| 2008 | 402.99 | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 401.97 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 508.88 | +26.6% |
| 2011 | 751.97 | +47.8% |
| 2012 | 751.02 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 811.04 | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 768.97 | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 857.03 | +11.5% |
| 2016 | 616 | -28.1% |
| 2017 | 755 | +22.6% |
| 2018 | 792.95 | +5.0% |
| 2019 | 886.96 | +11.9% |
| 2020 | 908.86 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 1,025 | +12.8% |
| 2022 | 1,260 | +22.9% |
| 2023 | 1,198 | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 1,074 | -10.4% |
| 2025 | 1,188 | +10.6% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 1,188 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,277, 52% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 1,188 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4,455, 27% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 183.78 | 118 | 255.01 | 9 |
| 2000s | 257.29 | 128.99 | 431.07 | 10 |
| 2010s | 749.98 | 508.88 | 886.96 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,109 | 908.86 | 1,260 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
- 112 Tajikistan 2,766 compare
- 113 Malawi 2,277 compare
- 114 Seychelles 1,449 compare
- 116 Sierra Leone 688.22 compare
- 117 Samoa 481.46 compare
- 118 Central African Republic 350.9 compare
More reference data data for Burundi
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0521 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6676 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2266 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2677 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2838 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi?
- Imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. in Burundi was 1,188 in 2025, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data.
- What is the highest imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 1,260 in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 118 in 1999.
- How does Burundi rank for imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj.?
- Burundi ranks 115th out of 121 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports merchandise, customs, current us$, millions, seas. adj. rising or falling in Burundi?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burundi data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream and IMF International Finance Statistics data, published as part of Imports Merchandise, Customs, current US$, millions, seas. adj.. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Merchandise (goods) imports, cost, insurance and freight basis (c.i.f.), in current US$ millions, seasonally adjusted.