Burkina Faso Exports
Exports of goods and services BX.GSR.GNFS.CD
Burkina Faso's exports was $6.9B in 2025, ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 16.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's exports stood at $6.9B in 2025, a rise of +$983.2M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $6.9B by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 123rd globally.
Burkina Faso’s export performance has risen dramatically over the past two decades, expanding from a low of 545,408,134.55 in 2005 to an all‑time peak of 6,895,042,882.22 in 2025, the latter placing the country at rank 123 globally. This ten‑fold increase reflects sustained growth in mineral and agricultural shipments, supported by regional trade agreements and modest improvements in logistics infrastructure. When compared with peers of similar export scale, Burkina Faso’s 2025 figure is slightly below Mali’s 7,014,728,046.38 and marginally above Botswana’s 6,859,455,184.05, indicating that the West African nation is keeping pace with neighboring economies that benefit from comparable commodity bases. The upward trajectory suggests that continued diversification of export goods and investment in transport corridors could sustain the current growth path, while any disruption to global commodity prices or regional stability might temper future expansion.
Data & projection
| Year | Exports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $7.2B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $6.9B | - | - |
| 2025 | $6.9B | +$983.2M | #123 |
| 2023 | $5.9B | +$98.2M | #123 |
| 2022 | $5.8B | −$420.2M | #123 |
| 2021 | $6.2B | +$878.2M | #116 |
| 2020 | $5.4B | +$888.0M | #110 |
| 2019 | $4.5B | −$43.7M | #124 |
| 2018 | $4.5B | +$780.2M | #123 |
| 2017 | $3.7B | +$458.8M | #126 |
| 2016 | $3.3B | +$517.5M | #126 |
| 2015 | $2.8B | −$457.3M | #128 |
| 2014 | $3.2B | +$52.4M | #131 |
| 2013 | $3.2B | −$129.0M | #126 |
| 2012 | $3.3B | +$470.6M | #125 |
| 2011 | $2.8B | +$927.3M | #127 |
| 2010 | $1.9B | +$833.7M | #135 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Burkina Faso matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2008. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw exports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's exports was $6.9B in 2025. Ranked 123rd globally. This represents a 16.6% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's exports peaked at $6.9B in 2025.
The lowest exports in Burkina Faso was $545.4M in 2005.
Burkina Faso ranks 123rd globally in exports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BX.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's exports is projected to reach $6.9B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Burkina Faso's exports was approximately 6.9 billion ($6.9B) in 2025.
The exports of Burkina Faso in 2025 was $6.9B. This ranks 123rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_exports,
title = {Burkina Faso Exports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/exports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}