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Global Market · West Africa
Vietnam – Burkina Faso Logistics
Burkina Faso market information for importers and exporters: seaports, airports, economic size, trade preferences and growth potential.
Key facts
- Capital
- Ouagadougou
- Region
- West Africa
- Population
- 24 million
- Area
- 272,967 km²
- Nominal GDP (2023)
- US$20 billion
- GDP per capita
- 844 USD
- GDP ranking
- No. 118 worldwide
- 5-year GDP growth
- 5.0%/year
- Currency
- XOF (XOF)
- Languages
- French
- Distance to Ho Chi Minh City
- 11,715 km
Economic size
In 2023, Burkina Faso’s nominal GDP reached US$20 billion, ranking No. 118 in the world, with GDP per capita of around US$844. Over the past 5 years, GDP in US dollar terms grew by an average of 5.0% per year.
Growth potential
- Fast growth: GDP has grown by an average of 5.0% per year over 5 years.
- Landlocked, requiring multimodal solutions via neighboring countries.
Trade agreements with Vietnam
Vietnam and Burkina Faso do not currently have a free trade agreement in force. Goods are subject to the importing country’s standard duty rates.
Shipping from Vietnam to Burkina Faso
Ocean
30–42 days
from Cat Lai / Cai Mep, depending on destination port and transshipment
Air
3–6 days
from SGN / HAN, including handling time
Distance
11,715 km
straight-line distance
Transit times are indicative estimates, not commitments. Contact us for actual vessel and flight schedules.
Major seaports
Burkina Faso is landlocked. Ocean cargo typically arrives at a port in a neighboring country and continues by road or rail.
Neighboring countries that can serve as gateways:
International airports
Burkina Faso has 2 large and medium-sized airports. The main airports for cargo are:
| Airport | IATA | City |
|---|---|---|
| Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport | OUA | Ouagadougou |
| Bobo Dioulasso Airport | BOY | Bobo Dioulasso |
Services for the Vietnam – Burkina Faso lane
AIR FREIGHT
Air Freight
Weekly block space agreements and full charters for urgent, high-value cargo.
- Express
- Charter
- DG
- Pharma
ROAD & RAIL
Road & Rail Freight
Owned GPS-tracked fleet and Vietnam – China – Europe rail freight.
- FTL
- LTL
- Cross-border
- Rail
CONTRACT LOGISTICS
Warehousing & Distribution
International-standard distribution centers run on WMS and automated conveyor systems.
- Bonded
- Cold chain
- Fulfillment
CUSTOMS & TRADE
Customs & Trade Advisory
Licensed customs brokers and FTA specialists who optimize duty rates for FDI companies.
- VNACCS
- C/O
- EVFTA
- CPTPP
PROJECT CARGO
Project & Oversized Cargo
Route surveys, lashing plans and equipment transport for industrial and energy projects.
- OOG
- Heavy-lift
- Turnkey
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Frequently asked questions
How long does ocean freight from Vietnam to Burkina Faso take?
Burkina Faso is landlocked, so ocean cargo arrives at a neighboring country’s port and then moves inland. Total transit is usually around 30–42 days plus the road or rail leg.
Which airports handle international air cargo in Burkina Faso?
International air cargo to Burkina Faso mainly arrives via Ouagadougou Thomas Sankara International Airport (OUA), Bobo Dioulasso Airport (BOY).
What trade agreements do Vietnam and Burkina Faso have?
There is currently no free trade agreement in force between Vietnam and Burkina Faso.
Other markets in West Africa
Sources: World Bank (GDP for 2023, population), NGA World Port Index, OurAirports, mledoze/countries. Figures are for reference only.