Burkina Faso - Agricultural SectorsBurkina Faso - Cereals
Cereals
As a Sahelian country, agricultural production is not always sufficient to feed the entire population. As a result, Burkina Faso imports an important quantity of cereals each year, mostly rice, wheat, and corn. Importation of rice and wheat are potential areas for investment.
Burkina Faso Department of Agriculture
Cotton
Burkina Faso is one of the greatest cotton producers in Africa, and it is the second source of income for the country (after gold). Opportunities reside in the fertilizer, pesticide, and seed improvement domains. Moreover, the country has expressed interest in transformation of raw cotton to textile products.
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As a Sahelian country, agricultural production is not always sufficient to feed the entire population. As a result, Burkina Faso imports an important quantity of cereals each year, mostly rice, wheat, and corn. Importation of rice and wheat are potential areas for investment.
Burkina Faso Department of Agriculture
Cotton
Burkina Faso is one of the greatest cotton producers in Africa, and it is the second source of income for the country (after gold). Opportunities reside in the fertilizer, pesticide, and seed improvement domains. Moreover, the country has expressed interest in transformation of raw cotton to textile products.
http://www.sofitex.bf
http://www.unpcb.org
Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.