Burundi

In 2014, the value of merchandise exports of Burundi decreased substantially by 31.2 percent to reach 141.5 mln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased moderately by 6.8 percent to reach 672.6 mln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a large deficit of 531.1 mln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Sub-Saharan Africa at -117.0 mln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Burundi were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 7 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 13 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2013, the value of exports of services of Burundi increased substantially by 39.7 percent, reaching 129.9 mln US$, while its imports of services increased moderately by 9.3 percent and reached 231.7 mln US$ (see graph 2). There was a moderate trade in services deficit of 101.8 mln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Burundi