Maize Prices in Burundi
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (BIF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Global benchmark | 0.22 | 601 | ▲ 1.0% | ▲ 6.0% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.27 | 754 | ▼ 44.7% | ▼ 44.7% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the maize price in Burundi available is US$ 0.27 per kg (754 BIF), down 44.7% year-on-year.
In 2023, Burundi exported US$3,352 of maize (12 tonnes), ranking #113 out of 123 exporters, with exports rising 1038.8% year-on-year. The country is a net exporter. Maize production in 2024 is estimated at 590,000 tonnes, placing Burundi at #74 globally, with a yield of 0.123 t/ha. The latest export unit value is US$0.2714 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - maize in Burundi
In 2023, Burundi exported US$3,352 of maize (12 tonnes), ranking #113 out of 123 exporters, with exports rising 1038.8% year-on-year. The country is a net exporter. Maize production in 2024 is estimated at 590,000 tonnes, placing Burundi at #74 globally, with a yield of 0.123 t/ha. The latest export unit value is US$0.2714 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2023
In 2023, Burundi exported $3.4K (12.4 t) of maize▲ 1038.8% YoY. That ranks #113 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top maize exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2023
- #1 US $14.06B · 34.2%
- #2 Brazil $8.06B · 19.6%
- #3 Argentina $6.51B · 15.8%
- #4 Ukraine $4.95B · 12.1%
- #5 France $955.7M · 2.3%
Annual export data Burundi · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4K | 12.4 t | $0.27 |
| 2022 | $294 | 0.6 t | $0.49 |
| 2021 | $410 | 0.1 t | $8.2 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Burundi produced 590 kt of maize in 2024▼ 2.1% YoY. It ranks #74 among producing countries (0% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
maize is traded under Harmonized System code 1005.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO). Values are official reported figures.