Burkina Faso Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
activeCommon external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
Total Active Agreements3
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Gold
Cotton
Sesame
Shea butter
Livestock
Mangoes
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Tax exemptions for exporters✓
Duty drawback✓
ECOWAS preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN Required
Shipments to Burkina Faso require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
CBC
Cost:
$85-120 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Phytosanitary Certificate
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with APEX-B
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Get phytosanitary certificate
5Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points
View All PortsBurkina Faso is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.
Explore Regional PortsKey Trade Institutions in Burkina Faso
Agence pour la Promotion des Exportations du Burkina (APEX-B)
Export Authoritywww.apex.bf
+226 25 30 86 00
Direction Générale des Douanes
CustomsABNORM
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