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Soybeans market in Burundi

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, the soybean market volume in Burundi stood at 2 399 t. The adoption of the National Development Plan (PND) 2018-2027, aiming to modernize agriculture and improve productivity, provided a policy framework for the sector. Market volume then entered a period of gradual decline.

A sharp contraction to 1 908 t occurred in 2021, driven primarily by a significant export volume of 405 t that reduced domestic supply. During these years, continued government investments in agriculture and agro-industry, with an emphasis on food security, supported underlying production levels.

The market stabilized around 2 200 t in 2022-2023. In 2023, the launch of the cropping season featured soybean planting on over 68 hectares, signaling increased focus on this crop. Institutional developments continued in 2024 with the signing of an agreement with COMESA to strengthen regional integration and develop climate-resilient agricultural value chains.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Burundi
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Burundi in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Burundi in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Burundi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Burundi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Burundi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Burundi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Burundi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production soybeans in Burundi

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of soybeans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of soybeans, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Burundi's soybean production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 290 tonnes of soybeans, marking a 1.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 5.7% overall, which translates to an average annual increase of 1.9%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 2 387 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 3.0% decline, while the largest gain was in 2018 with a 10.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Burundi in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.1%	(3.0%)	(1.1%)	1.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports soybeans from Burundi

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the primary destination for Burundi's soybean exports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Burundi in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Burundi in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, exports in value terms were almost entirely directed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which made up 100.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Burundi in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports soybeans to Burundi

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 11 930 kg, then peaked in 2017 with a swing of 7 times between these years. In 2019, Burundi imported 28 200 kg of soybeans, representing a sharp increase of 136.4% compared to 2018. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 85.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(85.8%)	136.4%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Rwanda and Tanzania together accounted for 90.1% of total soybean imports in volume, with the remaining flows distributed thinly across other markets.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Burundi in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout this period. Imports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 2 209 US dollars, after peaking in 2017 with a 5.4-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Burundi imported approximately 6 832 US dollars worth of soybeans, showing a sudden surge of 209.2% over the previous year. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with an 81.3% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Burundi in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(81.3%)	209.2%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda and Tanzania were the main sources for imports in value terms, jointly capturing 83.1% of total flows, while other partners played much smaller individual roles.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Burundi in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io