Agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Agricultural raw materials exports was 6.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso, 1962–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise exports.
Analysis
In 2024, agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso stood at 6.0%.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso peaked at 75.4% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 3.8%, in 1962.
That places Burkina Faso 24th out of 195 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | % of merchandise exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 3.8% | — |
| 1963 | 10.5% | +175.6% |
| 1964 | 13.8% | +30.8% |
| 1965 | 10.8% | -21.3% |
| 1966 | 12.9% | +19.4% |
| 1967 | 20.9% | +62.0% |
| 1968 | 19.2% | -8.2% |
| 1969 | 31.0% | +61.3% |
| 1970 | 27.6% | -11.0% |
| 1971 | 21.2% | -23.0% |
| 1972 | 23.4% | +10.1% |
| 1973 | 26.2% | +12.2% |
| 1974 | 19.8% | -24.3% |
| 1975 | 18.6% | -6.2% |
| 1976 | 48.6% | +161.1% |
| 1977 | 43.2% | -11.1% |
| 1978 | 36.8% | -14.9% |
| 1979 | 37.9% | +3.0% |
| 1980 | 47.7% | +25.8% |
| 1981 | 45.3% | -5.0% |
| 1982 | 45.3% | -0.0% |
| 1983 | 55.9% | +23.6% |
| 1995 | 62.7% | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 68.6% | +9.5% |
| 1997 | 61.1% | -10.9% |
| 1998 | 65.9% | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 66.1% | +0.3% |
| 2000 | 58.0% | -12.3% |
| 2001 | 55.6% | -4.1% |
| 2002 | 61.5% | +10.5% |
| 2003 | 72.5% | +17.9% |
| 2004 | 75.4% | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 74.7% | -1.0% |
| 2007 | 54.3% | -27.3% |
| 2008 | 33.5% | -38.4% |
| 2009 | 25.6% | -23.6% |
| 2010 | 16.6% | -35.0% |
| 2011 | 11.2% | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 13.3% | +18.2% |
| 2013 | 18.8% | +42.0% |
| 2014 | 17.8% | -5.3% |
| 2015 | 13.5% | -24.3% |
| 2016 | 17.0% | +25.7% |
| 2017 | 12.7% | -25.3% |
| 2018 | 9.8% | -22.6% |
| 2019 | 10.9% | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 6.0% | -44.5% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | +49.4% |
| 2022 | 10.6% | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 5.7% | -46.2% |
| 2024 | 6.0% | +5.4% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 6.0% is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.6%, 3.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 6.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.7%, 3.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | +175.6% | 3.8% | 10.5% |
| 1976 | +161.1% | 18.6% | 48.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15.4% | 3.8% | 31.0% | 8 |
| 1970s | 30.3% | 18.6% | 48.6% | 10 |
| 1980s | 48.5% | 45.3% | 55.9% | 4 |
| 1990s | 64.9% | 61.1% | 68.6% | 5 |
| 2000s | 56.8% | 25.6% | 75.4% | 9 |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 9.8% | 18.8% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.5% | 5.7% | 10.6% | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Burkina Faso
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 13.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1994 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 228.86 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7108 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 19.9% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 19.9% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.4% (2024)
- Rural population 71.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso?
- Agricultural raw materials exports in Burkina Faso was 6.0% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 75.4% in 2004.
- What is the lowest agricultural raw materials exports recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.8% in 1962.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for agricultural raw materials exports?
- Burkina Faso ranks 24th out of 195 countries with data for 2024.
- Is agricultural raw materials exports rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Agricultural raw materials exports (% of merchandise exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Agricultural raw materials comprise section 2 of SITC Rev. 3 (crude materials, inedible, except fuels) excluding divisions 22 (oil-seeds and oleaginous fruits), 27 (crude fertilizers and minerals excluding coal, petroleum, and precious stones), and 28 (metalliferous ores and scrap). This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise exports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a resident and a non-resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.