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Exports In 2021, Burkina Faso exported $7.71B in Gold, making it the 14th largest exporter of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 1st most exported product in Burkina Faso. The main destination of Gold exports from Burkina Faso are: Switzerland ($6.72B), India ($935M), Rwanda ($22.2M), United Arab Emirates ($19M), and Italy ($5.11M).

The fastest growing export markets for Gold of Burkina Faso between 2020 and 2021 were Switzerland ($338M), India ($332M), and United Arab Emirates ($11.7M).

Imports In 2021, Burkina Faso imported $4.14k in Gold, becoming the 165th largest importer of Gold in the world. At the same year, Gold was the 945th most imported product in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso imports Gold primarily from: Australia ($4.14k).

The fastest growing import markets in Gold for Burkina Faso between 2020 and 2021 were Australia ($3.37k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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EXPORTS (2021)$7.71B

IMPORTS (2021)$4.14k

NET TRADE (2021)$7.71B

In 2021, Burkina Faso exported $7.71B in Gold. The main destinations of Burkina Faso exports on Gold were Switzerland ($6.72B), India ($935M), Rwanda ($22.2M), United Arab Emirates ($19M), and Italy ($5.11M).

In 2021, Burkina Faso imported $4.14k in Gold, mainly from Australia ($4.14k).

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