2008 Commercial Guide
2008 Commercial Guide
Chapter 4 - Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment
Chapter 4-4 Personal Computers, Accessories and Supplies
Due to price advantages, good opportunities exist for U.S. suppliers of computer hardware and software, and related products and accessories. The market remains small, but is beginning to show signs of expansion.
Overview
2004 | 2005 | |
Total Market Size | na | na |
Total Local Production | 0 | 0 |
Total Exports | 0 | 0 |
Total Imports | $11,580,331 | $12,760,096 |
Imports from the U.S. | $690,925 | $917,442 |
(Information provided by the Burkina Faso Customs Office)
Best Prospects/Services
There are good prospects for suppliers who can sell in small quantities. Cenatrin is the major supplier of Internet services and software in Burkina Faso.
Opportunities
Direct sales of equipment by U.S. firms to Burkina Faso are encouraged since French firms generally mark-up the price of re-exported U.S. equipment, making the goods more expensive for the Burkinabe.
Resources
Cenatrin: http://www.cenatrin.bf/