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    Trade with Burkina Faso

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    Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Burkina Faso.

    GDP

    $32.4BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $27.6B (World Bank · 2025)

    Population

    24.1M
    World Bank · 2025

    Ouagadougou

    Capital

    XOF

    Currency

    0+

    Verified Suppliers

    0+

    Products Listed

    Burkina Faso Trade Intelligence

    Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

    Economic Overview

    Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

    GDP
    $32.4BProjection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $27.6B (World Bank · 2025)
    Real GDP growth
    4.4%Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 5.3% (World Bank · 2025)
    GDP per person
    $1,316Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,148 (World Bank · 2025)
    Inflation
    2.1%Projection
    IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: -0.6% (World Bank · 2025)
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    Trade Agreements & Market Access

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    AfCFTA Member

    African Continental Free Trade Area

    Ratified

    54

    Countries

    90%

    Tariff Elimination

    $3.4T

    Market Size

    Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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    Other Trade Agreements

    ECOWASregional
    active
    Zero tariffs on originating goods
    West Africa
    WAEMUregional
    active
    Common 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

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    Tax exemptions for exporters
    ✓
    Duty drawback
    ✓
    ECOWAS preferential access

    Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

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    ECTN Required

    Shipments to Burkina Faso require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

    Authority:

    CBC

    Cost:

    $85-120 USD

    Processing:

    24-48 hours

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    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

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    Burkina Faso is a landlocked country. International trade is conducted through neighboring countries' ports.

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    Key Trade Institutions in Burkina Faso

    Agence pour la Promotion des Exportations du Burkina (APEX-B)

    Export Authority
    www.apex.bf
    +226 25 30 86 00

    Direction Générale des Douanes

    Customs
    www.douanes.bf

    ABNORM

    Standards Body
    www.abnorm.bf

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