2023
Exports
$262MWorld Rnk 8 / 134
Flag Rnk 2 / 748
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Raw Cotton
-2.55Rnk 1021 / 1025
2023
Imports
$54.1kWorld Rnk 113 / 179
Flag Rnk 731 / 1066
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Burkina Faso
-1.36Rnk 124 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Burkina Faso exported $262M in Raw Cotton, making it the 8th largest exporter of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 2nd most exported product in Burkina Faso. The main destination of Raw Cotton exports from Burkina Faso are: Cote d'Ivoire ($101M), Switzerland ($38.5M), Singapore ($37.7M), China ($22.5M), and United States ($21.3M).

The fastest growing export markets for Raw Cotton of Burkina Faso between 2022 and 2023 were Cote d'Ivoire ($18.2M), United Kingdom ($2.88M), and Eswatini ($1.96M).

Imports In 2023, Burkina Faso imported $54.1k in Raw Cotton, becoming the 113th largest importer of Raw Cotton in the world. At the same year, Raw Cotton was the 731st most imported product in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso imports Raw Cotton primarily from: Egypt ($49.8k), France ($3.25k), Kenya ($526), Portugal ($428), and India ($149).

The fastest growing import markets in Raw Cotton for Burkina Faso between 2022 and 2023 were Egypt ($49.8k), Kenya ($526), and Portugal ($428).

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

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$262M
IMPORTS (2023)$54.1k
NET TRADE (2023)$262M

In 2023, Burkina Faso exported $262M in Raw Cotton. The main destinations of Burkina Faso exports on Raw Cotton were Cote d'Ivoire ($101M), Switzerland ($38.5M), Singapore ($37.7M), China ($22.5M), and United States ($21.3M).

In 2023, Burkina Faso imported $54.1k in Raw Cotton, mainly from Egypt ($49.8k), France ($3.25k), Kenya ($526), Portugal ($428), and India ($149).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Raw Cotton EXPORT MARKETS FOR Burkina Faso WERE (2022 - 2023):
Cote d'Ivoire$18.2M (22%)
United Kingdom$2.88M (1%)
Eswatini$1.96M (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Raw Cotton BY Burkina Faso WERE (2022 - 2023):
Switzerland-$127M (-76.7%)
China-$32.5M (-59.1%)
Greece-$28M (-83.4%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

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In 2023, Burkina Faso's main exporting competitors in Raw Cotton were:
In 2023, Burkina Faso's main importing competitors in Raw Cotton were:

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Trade Value of Raw Cotton by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALChina+ $37.8M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALChina+ $5.34k

Raw Cotton’s highest export potential is China. With an export gap of $37.8M.   Raw Cotton’s highest import potential is China with an import gap of $5.34k.

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