Burkina Faso has opened a new $30 million textile complex in Bobo-Dioulasso. The facility aims to increase local cotton processing and reduce reliance on imported clothing.
President Ibrahim Traoré inaugurated the Textile des Forces du Burkina Faso (TEXFORCES-BF) complex on September 9. The CFA17 billion facility covers 30 hectares in Logofourousso.
TEXFORCES-BF can process more than 12 tons of cotton fiber per day. The complex includes weaving, knitting, dyeing, finishing and garment production.
The facility will produce uniforms for defense and security forces. It will also supply clothing for the civilian market.
The government expects TEXFORCES-BF to produce 20 million meters of fabric each year. Planned output also includes 6 million knitted items, 6 million uniforms, 6 million T-shirts and 1 million pairs of socks.
Boost to Local Cotton Processing
The new complex is part of Burkina Faso’s plan to expand domestic textile production. The country is seeking to process more cotton locally and create greater value within its textile industry.
In November 2025, Burkina Faso opened the National Center for Support to Artisanal Cotton Processing in Bobo-Dioulasso. The CFA1.5 billion center supports weaving, dyeing and sewing activities.
The country is also seeking private investment in textile manufacturing. In July 2025, CDI-BF and Kenya-based Basra Textile Mills signed an MoU for a proposed integrated textile plant. The investment is estimated at around $25 million.
For the 2026/2027 season, Burkina Faso targets 532,000 tons of seed cotton. This is nearly 69% higher than the previous season.
Focus on Reducing Textile Imports
Burkina Faso imported an average of 38,946 tons of clothing and accessories each year between 2019 and 2023. The average annual cost was about CFA18.65 billion, according to INSD data.
The new textile complex could help the country meet more domestic demand. By expanding local weaving, dyeing and garment production, Burkina Faso aims to build a stronger cotton-to-clothing value chain.
