Burkina Faso (BFA)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Burkina Faso - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland (CHE) | 56.2% $3.17B | 0.0% $0 | 26.3% $3.17B |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 26.2% $1.48B | 1.2% $76.05M | 12.9% $1.55B |
| 3 | Côte d'Ivoire (CIV) | 2.9% $163.51M | 15.3% $981.50M | 9.5% $1.15B |
| 4 | China (CHN) | 0.4% $23.67M | 15.8% $1.02B | 8.6% $1.04B |
| 5 | Russian Federation (RUS) | 0.0% $0 | 11.7% $751.38M | 6.2% $751.38M |
| 6 | Ghana (GHA) | 1.5% $84.32M | 8.9% $573.33M | 5.4% $657.65M |
| 7 | India (IND) | 1.0% $54.27M | 4.6% $294.38M | 2.9% $348.65M |
| 8 | France (FRA) | 0.7% $41.18M | 4.7% $303.70M | 2.9% $344.89M |
| 9 | Belgium (BEL) | 0.3% $18.13M | 3.8% $246.43M | 2.2% $264.56M |
| 10 | USA (USA) | 0.3% $18.46M | 2.8% $181.48M | 1.7% $199.94M |
- Burkina Faso's total trade in 2024 reached $12.1B, with exports of $5.6B and imports of $6.4B, resulting in a trade balance of -$786.4M.
- The country's trade ranked 105th globally in total trade for the year.
- The top export category was Natural, cultured pearls and precious stones (HS2 71), valued at $4.6B, representing 82.4% of total exports.
- Switzerland was the leading destination for exports, receiving $3.2B or 56.2% of the total.
- Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were the top import, with a value of $2.6B, accounting for 41.1% of total imports.
- China was the largest source of imports, providing $1.0B (15.8% share), followed by Côte d'Ivoire at $981.5M (15.3% share).
Trade Overview for 2024
In 2024, Burkina Faso's international trade activity positioned it as the 105th largest trading nation in the world. The country's exports were valued at $5.6B, while imports stood at $6.4B. This led to a total trade volume of $12.1B and a trade deficit of -$786.4M for the year.
Top Exports and Destinations
Exports from Burkina Faso were dominated by the Natural, cultured pearls and precious stones category (HS2 71), which brought in $4.6B, a staggering 82.4% of the country's export revenue. Following this, Cotton (HS2 52) was a distant second with $335.4M in exports. The primary export partner was Switzerland, which imported goods worth $3.2B, accounting for 56.2% of all exports. The United Arab Emirates was the second-largest partner, with imports valued at $1.5B.
Top Imports and Origins
On the import side, Mineral fuels and oils (HS2 27) was the most significant category, with Burkina Faso importing $2.6B worth, which is 41.1% of its total. Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) followed, with imports of $484.0M. The main source of imports was China, providing $1.0B (a 15.8% share). Côte d'Ivoire and the Russian Federation were also major import partners, with values of $981.5M and $751.4M, respectively.
Exports
Burkina Faso - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Burkina Faso - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Burkina Faso - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Burkina Faso - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.