In Burkina Faso, industrial turnover jumps 34.4%, driven by mining
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In Burkina Faso, industrial turnover jumps 34.4%, driven by mining (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
The INSD reports a 34.4% rise in industrial turnover in Burkina Faso in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven mainly by extractive industries. The recovery remains uneven, with manufacturing still down year on year.
In Burkina Faso, industrial turnover jumps 34.4%, driven by mining (opens at the publisher, in a new window)
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Burkina Faso’s industrial turnover rose by 34.4% according to the INSD, driven mainly by extractive industries. Manufacturing improved over the quarter but remained down year on year, especially agri-food.
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