Burundi Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
EACregional
activeCommon market access
East Africa
COMESAregional
activeFree trade area
Eastern & Southern Africa
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Coffee
Tea
Gold
Coltan
Tin
Competitive Advantages
Indian Ocean trade corridorEAC common market accessPremium agricultural productsRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
EAC preferential access✓
COMESA benefits✓
Tax exemptions for exportersRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN Required
Shipments to Burundi require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
ECTN BI
Cost:
$90-130 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with trade authorities
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsBurundi is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Burundi
Agence de Promotion des Investissements (API)
Export Authoritywww.investburundi.com
+257 22 22 7628
Office Burundais des Recettes - Douanes
CustomsBureau Burundais de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Burundi's trade requirements?
