Burundi

AGOA Status: Burundi is eligible for AGOA this year.

Trade Agreements: The U.S. has Trade & Investment Framework Agreements (TIFA) with the East African Community (EAC) and with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Burundi is a member of both regional organizations. The U.S. also is working with the EAC on a new regional integration initiative, which will enhance the U.S.-EAC trade and investment relationship.

U.S.-Burundi Trade Facts

Burundi is currently our 189th largest goods trading partner with $17.7 million in total (exports plus imports) goods trade during 2010. Goods exports totaled $14.4 million; Goods imports totaled $3.4 million. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Burundi was $11 million in 2010.

Exports

Burundi was the United States' 186th largest goods export market in 2010.

U.S. goods exports to Burundi in 2010 were $14.4 million, up 66% from 2009.

The top export categories (2-digit HS) for 2009 were: Iron and Steel Products ($4.8 million), Baking Related (food preparation) ($1.9 million), Electrical Machinery ($1.6 million), Cereals (wheat) ($1.6 million), and Miscellaneous Textile Articles ($1.3 million).

Imports

Burundi was the United States' 181st largest supplier of goods imports in 2010.

U.S. goods imports from Burundi totaled $3.4 million in 2010, an 18% decrease from 2009.

The top import categories (2-digit HS) for 2009 were: Spices, Coffee, and Tea ($3.3 million), 97% of total imports from Burundi.

Trade Balance

The U.S. goods trade surplus with Burundi was $11 million in 2010, 120% higher than in 2009.