Industrial Overview
- World rank by industrial production
- #172
- Industrial added value
- 6100M USD
- including manufacturing industry
- 4100M USD
- Area
- 2.810,000 km²
- Population
- 1,43910,000 inhabitants.
- Official language
- Kirundi, French
Main industrial sectors
Coffee
Coffee is Burundi's main export crop, grown mainly by smallholders in the highlands of Kayanza, Ngozi and Kirundo in the north; Washed Arabica beans are shipped to Europe and North America, and their cultivation supports most rural livelihoods.
Tea
Tea is the second pillar of the agricultural export economy, grown on smallholder estates and small plots around Teza, Tora and Ijenda in the highlands; Most green and black tea is exported via Mombasa and Dar es Salaam to European and Asian buyers.
Cement and building materials
Cement production, driven by the Bujumbura factory and clinker imports from the port, supplies a construction sector concentrated in Bujumbura and Gitega; Rapid urban construction and donor-funded road and hydropower projects are keeping demand for cement, steel and aggregates firm.
Beverages and Food Processing: Brewing and bottling of soft drinks, centered on Brarudi's factories in Bujumbura and Gitega, as well as processing of edible oils, sugar and dairy products, constitute the bulk of the formal manufacturing industry and supply domestic consumers, with limited exports to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania and the DRC.
Mines and minerals: Coltan, cassiterite and gold are mined artisanally and semi-industrially in the northwest around Kayanza and Cibitoke; Deposits of tungsten and rare earths remain largely unexploited and the government is courting investors to formalize and industrialize the sector.
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- Industrial added value (2025)
- USD 6,100 million
- of which manufacturing (2025)
- USD 4,100 million
- Global industrial rank
- #172
- Area
- 2.8 10,000 km²
- Population
- 1,439 10,000 inhabitants.
- Key sectors
- Coffee, Tea, Cement and Building Materials, Beverages and Food Processing: Brewing and bottling of soft drinks, centered on Brarudi's factories in Bujumbura and Gitega, as well as processing of edible oils, sugar and dairy products, constitute the bulk of the formal manufacturing industry and supply domestic consumers, with limited exports to Rwanda, Tanzania and the Neighboring DRC., Mines and minerals: Coltan, cassiterite and gold are extracted artisanally and semi-industrially in the northwest around Kayanza and Cibitoke; Deposits of tungsten and rare earths remain largely unexploited and the government is courting investors to formalize and industrialize the sector.
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What are the most important industrial sectors in Burundi?
The most important industrial sectors in Burundi are: Coffee, Tea, Cement and construction materials, Beverages and food processing: Brewing and bottling of soft drinks, centered on Brarudi's factories in Bujumbura and Gitega, as well as the processing of edible oils, sugar and dairy products, constitute the bulk of the formal manufacturing industry and supply domestic consumers, with limited exports to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania and the DRC., Mines and minerals: Coltan, cassiterite and gold are mined artisanally and semi-industrially in the northwest around Kayanza and Cibitoke; Deposits of tungsten and rare earths remain largely unexploited and the government is courting investors to formalize and industrialize the sector.
What are the main opportunities for businesses in Burundi?
The industry in Burundi relies on Coffee, Tea, Cement and construction materials, Beverages and food processing: Brewing and bottling of soft drinks, centered on the Brarudi factories in Bujumbura and Gitega, as well as the processing of edible oils, sugar and dairy products, constitute the bulk of the industry. formal manufacturing and supply domestic consumers, with limited exports to neighboring Rwanda, Tanzania and the DRC., Mines and Minerals: Coltan, cassiterite and gold are mined artisanally and semi-industrially in the northwest around Kayanza and Cibitoke; Deposits of tungsten and rare earths remain largely unexploited and the government is courting investors to formalize and industrialize the sector. ; local businesses can capitalize on these assets to meet domestic and regional demand.
'Where does this data come from and how often is it updated?
Data comes from the World Bank's World Development Indicators (2025 edition, updated), updated annually.
What are the main challenges of the industrial sector in Burundi?
Like many economies, Burundi seeks to deepen manufacturing value added and regional integration; details vary depending on the sector.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (2025 data, updated). Industrial value added = mining + manufacturing + electricity/gas/water + construction, in current dollars. Last updated：2026-10-14