Burundi recorded a trade deficit of 226136.51 BIF Million in August of 2026. Balance of Trade in Burundi averaged -84182.23 BIF Million from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of -1801.00 BIF Million in February of 2000 and a record low of -316370.68 BIF Million in July of 2026. source: Bank of Burundi

Related	Last	Previous	Unit	Reference
Balance of Trade	-226136.51	-316370.68	BIF Million	Aug 2026
Current Account	-413.00	-441.60	USD Million	Dec 2025
Current Account to GDP	-7.70	-8.50	percent of GDP	Dec 2025
Exports	61998.10	55990.59	BIF Million	Aug 2026
External Debt	1914450.45	1914450.45	BIF Million	Aug 2026
Imports	288134.61	372361.26	BIF Million	Aug 2026

Burundi Balance of Trade

Burundi runs systemic trade deficits due to its small export volume. The country's main exports are coffee (69 percent of total exports) , tea (26 percent), cotton and skins. Burundi is a net importer of construction materials, food and fuel. Main trading partners are Belgium, Uganda and Rwanda.