Country Profile

Burundi, small nation, is situated in the great lakes region of the eastern africa which is from the northern side is bordered by the rwanda. Congo is located on the west and tanzania is on the south and east of the burundi. It is the landlocked country. Burundi is blessed with natural resources like cobalt, copper, uranium, nickel, gold, tin, limestone, tantalum. Agriculture sector has been witnessed as the major labor driven force whereas industrials sector has been recorded the major GDP contributor followed by agriculture and industry. The human development index value of burundi is 0.413, which has positioned the nation on 167th rank out of total 177 nations.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Burundi has been recognized as one of the largest 10 producer of cotton, tea, sorghum, maize, bananas and sweet potato, tapioca, beef, in throughout the world.
• Most of the heavy industries are under the government control.
• The nation is the member of the world trade organization.
• Light consumer goods such as blankets, shoes, soap, assembly of imported components, public works construction, food processing are included in the main industrial sector of the country.
• Service sector has been seen as the major GDP contributor.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Coffee, Tea, Sugar, Cotton, Hides

Main Destinations of Exports
Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Pakistan, Georgia, Iran, Iran

Major Import Items
Capital Goods, Petroleum Products, Foodstuffs

Main Origins of Imports
Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Belgium, France, Uganda, Germany, India, Russia, Pakistan

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Passport with six months of validity along with the completed visa application form.
• Applicant is required to give copy of round/return ticket.
• Business letter, written on the applicant's company letter head, stating the job position, purpose, duration, along with the other requisite information. If the expenses are borne by the company itself then the letter should indicate about the same otherwise the applicant is needed to submit proof of his/her financial stability.
• Letter of invitation received from the business associate, company situated in burundi.

Business Hours

Offices:   Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00
Banks:     Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00

Public Holidays