Trade and investment
Investing in Burkina Faso, exporting, importing or finding a partner: the economic section of the Embassy points you in the right direction.
Burkina Faso and India trade regularly: Burkinabè gold, cotton, cashew nuts and sesame on one side; Indian medicines, vehicles, machinery and food products on the other.
The Embassy connects companies from both countries, relays business opportunities and supports trade missions.
Key sectors
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Agriculture and agri-food
Cotton, cashew nuts, sesame, shea, mango: local processing of farm products is a national priority.
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Mining
Gold is the country's first export; the sector looks for equipment, services and know-how.
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Solar energy
Exceptional sunshine and strong electrification needs, in cities and in rural areas.
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Health and pharmaceuticals
Generic medicines, medical equipment and training: fields where Indian expertise is recognised.
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Digital
Online services, mobile payment, training in digital professions.
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Education and training
Vocational training, higher education and partnerships between institutions.
Why Burkina Faso?
A stable currency
Member of WAEMU: the CFA franc (XOF) has a fixed parity with the euro.
An investment code
Tax and customs advantages for approved projects.
Set up a company quickly
A one-stop shop, the Maison de l'Entreprise, handles company registration.
India's support
Indian lines of credit and duty-free access to the Indian market for least developed countries.
Open opportunities
No open opportunity at the moment. Write to the economic section to be told about the next ones.
All opportunitiesInstitutions that can help you
In Burkina Faso
- Investment Promotion Agency: welcomes and supports investors.
- Maison de l'Entreprise: company registration, one-stop shop.
- Chamber of Commerce and Industry: business contacts, fairs and exhibitions.
In India
- Invest India: India's national investment promotion agency.
- Exim Bank of India: lines of credit and trade finance.
- The Embassy of Burkina Faso: introductions, trade missions, fairs.
A project? Write to us
Investors, exporters, importers, trade fairs: the economic section of the Embassy answers within ten working days and puts you in touch with the right services in Burkina Faso.