Mali recorded a trade surplus of 419 XOF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Mali averaged -160.70 XOF Billion from 2001 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 528.10 XOF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a record low of -566.00 XOF Billion in the second quarter of 2022. source: Institut National de la Statistique, Mali



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Balance of Trade 419.00 -344.40 XOF Billion Dec 2025
Current Account -637.00 -976.80 XOF Billion Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -7.44 -9.14 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 1286.40 742.10 XOF Billion Dec 2025
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Imports 867.40 1086.50 XOF Billion Dec 2025
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 7.59 7.91 Points Dec 2025


Mali Balance of Trade
Mali’s systemic trade deficit is mainly due to its import dependency. Furthermore, Mali’s exports are vulnerable to price fluctuations and weather conditions. Mali exports mostly gold (72 percent of total exports) and cotton (10 percent). Mali is a net importer of oil and capital equipment. Main trading partners are: Senegal, Ivory Coast and Burkina Faso.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
419.00 -344.40 528.10 -566.00 2001 - 2025 XOF Billion Quarterly