3.5 Burkina Faso Food and Additional Suppliers

3.5 Burkina Faso Food and Additional Suppliers


Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:

The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)


Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

3.5.1 Burkina Faso Food Suppliers

Overview

In Burkina Faso, the food availability comes mainly from the national production but a significant increase of importation of rice has been observed. The main dry cereals produced and consumed in country are sorghum, millet, and maize. In general, the country is self-sufficient in sorghum and millet then produces a surplus in maize. However, the country has to import most of what it consumes in terms of wheat and wheat flour, palm oil and sugar.

Then, the national market is organized as follows: the production and trade of local products are done almost entirely by small producers and wholesalers then the trade in imported products (especially rice) is carried out in bulk by large companies with the capacity to make purchases on international markets.


Additional information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For more specific and detailed overviews of food availability and market conditions, please consult the following sources:

WFP Vulnerability and Analysis Mapping (VAM): https://dataviz.vam.wfp.org/

USAID Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET): https://fews.net/west-africa/burkina-faso

Réseau des Systèmes d’Information des Marchés en Afrique de l’Ouest : https://www.inter-reseaux.org/


For more information on food supplier contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.

Retail Sector

The supermarket sector is mainly controlled by Lebanese traders who import international brands with stores in Ouagadougou or Bobo Dioulasso (Marina Market, Liza Market…) and also by local companies who have retail food chain across the country (Alimentation Le Bon Samaritain, Les Bons Amis…). Otherwise, the food retail sector is dominated by local market with stands (fruit, vegetables…) small general store and street vendors offering same category of product but with a limited range of choice.


Types of Retailers Available

Type of Retailer

Rank

Supermarket – concentrates mainly in supplying a range of food, beverage, cleaning and sanitation products; have significant purchasing power; are often part of national/regional/global chains.

5


Convenience Store/Mini Market – medium sized shop; offers a more limited range of products than supermarkets; usually has good/stable purchasing power; may be part of chain or cooperative.

4

Permanent shop with strong supply capacity individually/family-owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; good storage and reliable supply options.

1

Permanent shop with limited supply capacity individually/family-owned store; offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; limited storage and unstable supply options.

1

Mobile Shop/Market Stand individually/family-owned store; usually offers fewer commodities and a limited selection of brands; may be found at outdoor markets, camps, or unstable environments.

1

Wholesaler

Wholesalers are mainly located in the major towns and manage either the storage and /or the packaging of the food collected from the producers (sorghum, millet, maize…). Once completed, the food is ready to sell within the local market.
Regarding the rice market, this sector is mainly controlled by large wholesalers with a financial capacity to trade within the international market. In addition, prices for imported products are often determined based on negotiations between private companies and the government.


Primary Goods / Commodities Available

Commodities by Type**

(SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title)

Comments

00 - Live animals (other than fish, crustaceans, molluscs, etc.)

i.e. sheep and goats, swine, poultry…

Locally produced

01 - Meat and meat preparations

i.e. meat of bovine animals, meat of sheep, dried or smoked meat of swine, sausages…

Locally produced

02 - Dairy products and birds’ eggs

i.e. milk, yogurt, butter, cheese, eggs…

Locally produced

03 - Fish (not marine mammals), crustaceans, molluscs…

i.e. fish (chilled or frozen), fish (salted or in brine), fish liver and roes…

Imported

04 - Cereals and cereal preparations

i.e. wheat, rice, flour of maize, pasta...

Imported

05 - Vegetables and fruit

i.e. vegetables, fruit and nuts, jams/jellies, fruit juices…

Both locally produced and imported

06 - Sugars, sugar preparations and honey

i.e. sugars (beet or cane) raw, natural honey, fruit/nuts preserved by sugar …

Both locally produced and imported

07 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, spices and manufactures thereof

i.e. coffee, cocoa, chocolate, tea, mate, pepper…

Imported

09 - Miscellaneous edible products and preparations

i.e. ready-to-eat foods, margarine, sauces, soups and broths, yeasts…

Imported

41 - Animal oils and fats

i.e. lard, fats and oils…

Imported

42/43 - Fixed vegetable fats and oils, crude, refined or fractionated

i.e. soya bean oil, olive oil, maize oil, vegetable oil…

Locally produced


**For Non-FOOD products please see section 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.


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Please note WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.

 

 

 









3.5.2 Burkina Faso Additional Service Providers

Overview

The national market is offering a broad range of services however the level of quality will depend on the service provider’s capacity (number of equipment/items, level of technology etc.…) Additional services are mainly centralized in the major towns of Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso then might be variable at regional level (Kaya, Fada Ngourma, Dori, Ouahigouya…).

For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.11 Additional Services Contact List.

Accommodation

Major towns and main regional cities offer accommodation solutions from hotel, guesthouse to rental house with a large panel of services when available (catering, laundering, internet, car rental, airport transfer etc…). However, due to the current insecurity situation in the country, it is strongly recommended by UNDSS to stay in places which meet minimum security criteria (e.g. fence with a protection wall, generator back-up, professional guard service etc.…). Therefore, humanitarian organizations need to conduct a  security assessment prior clearing a place for their own staff. Last 2019, the MCAT issued a list of establishment authorized to operate in country (see here) then additional options are available on Booking.com, Airbnb, rental agencies or announced published on specific groups in social network (e.g. Facebook).

Electricity and Power

The national electricity production is managed by the SONABEL a State Company created by decree n ° 76/344 / PRES / MTP / URB of September 15, 1976. Its role is to produce, import, transport, distribute and export electric power plus to ensure the management of the public service of electricity. In addition, the Burkina Faso's rural electrification process under the program « Electricité pour tous » is developed in collaboration with the Coopel (coopératives d’électricité) which is playing a local role on behalf of the SONABEL. According to the latest ARSE 2019 Activity report[1], SONABEL customers experienced an average of 149 cuts which lasted a total of 86 hours. Therefore, a generator backup is recommended to face power cuts which often occur in the country.

Financial Services

Last September 2021, the BCEAO (Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest ) has published the updated list of banks and financial institutions operating in Burkina Faso. They offer a broad range of services (credits card, currency exchange, loan credit and web services) with an agency network across the country.
Money transfer is also available in the country with Western Union, MoneyGram or through mobile operators (Orange Money, Moov Money).

List of Banks (15)

List of financial institution with banking activities (4)

Clearing and Forwarding Agents

There is currently 62 forwarding agents approved and authorized by the Customs to operate in country (see list here) as date of February 2021. Their head offices are mainly based in Ouagadougou with representatives across the country (land border entries, ports at corridor level…). Both local and international companies are covering this sector in Burkina Faso with major actors like Bolloré Logistics, Maersk, R-Logistics or Ceva Logistics.

Handling Equipment

Forwarding agents and specialized companies (e.g. Premium Burkina Faso, Burkina Equipment CAT, CFAO Equipment…) have the capacity to provide handling equipment when required. This service can be negotiated either through a rental service contract or a lease plan (forklift, trolley, trans-pallet, crane…) Wooden pallets are available locally with different quality level while plastic pallets need to be imported.

La Poste Burkina Faso is the principal postal service in country with a network of 116 agencies across the country and obtained the ISO 9001 V 2015 certification last May 2019. La Poste Burkina Faso offers a broad range of service to both individuals and business customers from mail, parcel service, finance and e-service. As date of June 2021, the postal sector is composed of 25 service providers authorized by the ARCEP to operate in the country (see below table).
Then, main couriers services like Fedex,and DHL are operating in Burkina Faso.


ZONE DE DESSERTE : Nationale et Internationale
01 SOCIETE EMS CHRONOPOST INTERNATIONAL BURKINA FASO
02 DHL INTERNATIONAL BURKINA FASO
03 SNTB SAGA EXPRESS
04 SILSON GLOBAL BUSINESS BURKINA SARL (UPS)
05 LA POSTE (EX SONAPOST)
06 FASO MAIL EXPRESS (FAMEX)
07 RED STAR EXPRESS
ZONE DE DESSERTE : Nationale et CEDEAO
08 TRANSPORT CONFORT VOYAGEURS (TCV)

09

COMPAGNIE BURKINABE DE TRANSPORT RAKIETA

10

SOCIETE SISSIMAN TOURS (ELITIS)

11

SOCIETE FAIRNESS TRANSPORT AND SERVICES (FTS)

12

SOCIETE BURVAL CORPORATE SA

13

SOCIETE SERVICE EXPRESS

14

SOCIETE DE TRANSPORT EN COMMUN SOTRACO SA

15

COMPAGNIE DE TRANSPORT RALLE OUEDRAOGO ET FRERE (CTROF)

ZONE DE DESSERTE : Nationale

16

SOCIETE DE TRANSPORT AOREOMA ET FRERES (STAF)

17

SOCIETE DE TRANSPORT RAHIMO (NORANE SARL)

18

SOCIETE DE TRANSPORT NORD FASO (SNTF)

19

SOCIETE SARAMAYA TRANSPORT SARL

20

SOCIETE SAHEL VOYAGE

21

SOCIETE UNION EXPRES

ZONE DE DESSERTE : Locale (Ouagadougou

22

SOCIETE LE MESSAGER

23

SMART SERVICE

24

MTOPO PAYMENT SOLUTIONS

25

LE COURSIER

Source ARCEP

Printing and Publishing

Offset and digital printing services are available mainly in Ouagadougou or Bobo Dioulasso with companies fitted with modern equipment and staff trained in the latest printing technologies to meet customers’ needs (e.g. Grande Imprimerie du Burkina, Graphi Imprim, Imprimerie Industrie Graphic du Faso…).

Taxi Companies

This sector is informal and shared taxis recognizable by their green color are a common way to circulate in the urban area. A shared taxi is following a set route then picks up passengers along the road. Overall, shared taxis are not really in a good mechanic state and drivers do not respect the number of passengers authorized to sit in their car. Rate starts from 300 CFA and the price will increase depending on the final destination and/or the number of luggage. Therefore, it is not recommended to use a shared taxi however there is alternative options like to privatize a taxi for one hour or the full day, to rent a car with driver through a hotel or to book a taxi from a newly company called Taxi Jaune available in Ouagadougou.

Photo Lefaso.net

Vehicle Rental

Vehicle for rent is available in the country from sedan car to 4x4 and with or without driver. Rental can be negotiated on daily basis or through a long-term agreement (e.g. Locaufaso, CFAO Motors Burkina, Sags-sarl Location…)

Waste Management and Disposal Services

Waste management is under the responsibility of the municiplities but they do not have the capacity to organize such of activities therefore hygiene and water-borne diseases are a serious concern in country. In this regard, the government and municipalities are working closely to implement waste management solution like the SDGD (Schéma Directeur de Gestion des Déchets) in Ouagadougou. In addition, private companies or local initiative are participating to improve the waste management and to sensibilize the population to change their habits (stop burning or dumping trash everywhere).

Regarding bio medical waste management, the government is implementing a new plan called Plan de Lutte contre les Infections et de Gestion des Déchets (PLIGD) to improve the system for fighting infections associated with healthcare in the context of COVID-19.

Regarding the electrical and electronic equipment waste management, the MEEVCC (Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Economie verte et du Changement Climatique) has signed an agreement with the group Société Générale de Surveillance SA which include a service covering all stage from production to recovery, from recycling to sustainable waste disposal.


Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.

Please note WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.


[1] Full report available here