Burkina Faso recorded a trade surplus of 1351.70 XOF Billion in the first quarter of 2026. Balance of Trade in Burkina Faso averaged -28.93 XOF Billion from 1998 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 1351.70 XOF Billion in the first quarter of 2026 and a record low of -404.40 XOF Billion in the third quarter of 2022. source: INSD, Burkina Faso



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade 1351.70 919.30 XOF Billion Mar 2026
Current Account 786.40 202.70 XOF Billion Dec 2025
Exports 2368.40 2054.90 XOF Billion Mar 2026
Imports 1016.70 1135.60 XOF Billion Mar 2026


Burkina Faso Balance of Trade
Burkina Faso’s systemic trade deficit is due to the country’s dependence on fuel imports and volatile exports. A drought prone climate and commodities price fluctuations influence Burkina Faso’s main exports: gold (70 percent of total exports) and cotton (13 percent). Burkina Faso main trading partners are: China, France and Ivory Coast.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
1351.70 919.30 1351.70 -404.40 1998 - 2026 XOF Billion Quarterly