Burkina Faso Imports
Imports of goods and services BM.GSR.GNFS.CD
Burkina Faso's imports was $8.1B in 2025, ranked 128th globally. This represents a 18.3% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2005–2025.
Overview
Burkina Faso's imports stood at $8.1B in 2025, a rise of +$1.3B from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $8.1B by 2025. Burkina Faso ranked 128th globally.
Burkina Faso’s import volume has expanded dramatically over the past two decades, rising from 1,394,223,500.42 in 2005 to an all‑time peak of 8,087,922,054.30 in 2025, placing the country at rank 128 globally. This ten‑fold increase reflects a combination of higher demand for industrial inputs, foodstuffs and consumer goods as the economy diversified, as well as improved trade logistics linked to regional infrastructure projects. The growth trajectory outpaces that of peers such as Botswana, whose 2025 imports amounted to 7,962,657,033.44, and is comparable to the Bahamas, which recorded 8,100,829,195.73. While the surge signals greater market integration, it also raises exposure to external price shocks and balance‑of‑payments pressures. Continued expansion will likely depend on sustaining domestic demand, diversifying export earnings and managing exchange‑rate volatility, suggesting that future import growth may moderate unless structural reforms enhance productive capacity.
Data & projection
| Year | Imports | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $8.6B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $8.1B | - | - |
| 2025 | $8.1B | +$1.3B | #128 |
| 2023 | $6.8B | +$73.4M | #46 |
| 2022 | $6.8B | +$925.7M | #53 |
| 2021 | $5.8B | +$1.1B | #54 |
| 2020 | $4.8B | −$244.3M | #57 |
| 2019 | $5.0B | −$143.8M | #56 |
| 2018 | $5.2B | +$537.5M | #55 |
| 2017 | $4.6B | +$561.0M | #56 |
| 2016 | $4.1B | +$296.2M | #56 |
| 2015 | $3.8B | −$557.5M | #55 |
| 2014 | $4.3B | −$426.0M | #54 |
| 2013 | $4.8B | +$881.1M | #54 |
| 2012 | $3.9B | +$358.5M | #51 |
| 2011 | $3.5B | +$957.0M | #50 |
| 2010 | $2.6B | +$609.6M | #45 |
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 imports improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Burkina Faso's imports was $8.1B in 2025. Ranked 128th globally. This represents a 18.3% increase from the previous year.
Burkina Faso's imports peaked at $8.1B in 2025.
The lowest imports in Burkina Faso was $1.4B in 2005.
Burkina Faso ranks 128th globally in imports as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BM.GSR.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Burkina Faso's imports is projected to reach $8.1B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
Burkina Faso's imports was approximately 8.09 billion ($8.1B) in 2025.
The imports of Burkina Faso in 2025 was $8.1B. This ranks 128th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_burkina-faso_imports,
title = {Burkina Faso Imports},
url = {https://historysaid.com/burkina-faso/imports/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}