DECORMED plaster
DECORMED plaster in bags, shipped since 2021 in 20-foot and 40-foot High Cube containers, on its own or with conduit.
MEDGYP plaster Plaster and casting fibres
MARKETS · BURKINA FASO
Importing into Burkina Faso from Tunisia: the BESC and the Tema, Lomé and Abidjan corridors
MWB TRADING has been shipping regularly to Burkina Faso since 2021, from Sfax and Radès (Tunis): DECORMED plaster, white cement, electrical wires and cables, conduit and lighting for distributors and contractors in Burkina Faso. The containers mostly arrive at the port of Tema, in Ghana, less often at Lomé or Abidjan, then continue to Burkina Faso by road.
This guide sets out the key points for importing into landlocked Burkina Faso: the electronic cargo tracking note (BESC) of the Burkinabè Shippers’ Council, online formalities on the SYLVIE platform, the WAEMU common external tariff and the AES confederal levy, and what to state in your enquiry. Our public reports, from 2022 to 2026, show some of our loads, including an operation combining DECORMED plaster and conduit in August 2026.
- BESC
- electronic cargo tracking note validated by the Burkinabè Shippers’ Council, at least one per bill of lading; its number appears on the customs declaration
- SYLVIE 2
- online platform for import and export formalities; new version in service since February 2025
- WAEMU
- WAEMU common external tariff; Burkina Faso remains a member after leaving ECOWAS in January 2025
- AES · 0.5%
- confederal levy on the customs value of goods from non-AES countries, decided in March 2025
- Sfax · Radès
- our departure ports in Tunisia, for regular shipments to Burkina Faso since 2021
- Tema · Lomé · Abidjan
- our transit ports, mostly Tema (Ghana), then by road to Burkina Faso
Sources: 2009 joint order establishing the BESC, as described in a UNCTAD study published in 2024; Burkina Faso Customs (launch of SYLVIE 2, February 2025); ECOWAS statement of 29 January 2025 and WAEMU Council of Ministers statement of 3 July 2026; decision of the AES heads of state of 28 March 2025; US government country commercial guide (November 2025); our export declarations, bills of lading and loading visas, 2021 to August 2026. Checked in October 2026; to be confirmed with your freight forwarder before each shipment.
PRODUCT RANGES
The ranges we ship to Burkina Faso
MWB TRADING has been shipping regularly to Burkina Faso since 2021, from Sfax and Radès (Tunis), through the ports of Tema, Lomé or Abidjan. These product families appear in our loads; the catalogue pages detail the available references.
White cement
White Portland cement in bags, loaded on its own or with plaster and conduit.
Electrical wires and cables
Electrical wires and cables, loaded with conduit in 40-foot High Cube containers or with plaster in 20-foot containers.
Electrical cablesElectrical conduit
Grey corrugated conduit from 20 to 32 mm in diameter, in 50 or 80-metre coils.
ICTA corrugated conduitLighting and wiring devices
LED panels, bulkhead lights and electrical wiring devices, shipped with the wires and conduit.
Lighting and luminaires Electrical wiring devicesALSO AVAILABLE
The ranges we also offer for Burkina Faso
These ranges from the MWB catalogue do not yet appear in our loads for Burkina Faso. They can complement a container of plaster, white cement or electrical supplies; references, standards and quantities are confirmed in each offer.
PVC, PPR and HDPE pipes and fittings
PVC pipes and fittings for drainage and pressure water, PPR pipes for plumbing installations and HDPE pipes in coils for water networks. State the diameters, pressure ratings and lengths.
PVC pipes and fittings PPR pipes and fittings HDPE pipes and fittingsTiles and tile adhesives
Floor tiles, wall tiles and bagged tile adhesives for laying them: finishing products that can share a load with plaster and white cement. State formats, finishes and quantities for each reference.
Floor and wall tiles Tile adhesivesWater pumps and motor pumps
Water pumps and motor pumps for water supply, irrigation or building sites. State the intended use, the suction and delivery heads and the required flow rate.
Water pumps and motor pumpsEarthing and surge protection
Earthing equipment, surge arresters and lightning conductors to protect the electrical installations of buildings and technical sites. Attach the characteristics of the installation to your enquiry.
Earthing and bonding Surge and lightning protectionOUR SHIPMENTS
Our loads for Burkina Faso
Our public reports for Burkina Faso, from 2022 to 2026: the products, packaging and container loading.
DECORMED plaster & conduit
Bagged DECORMED plaster and coils of electrical conduit: shipped from Sfax to Burkina Faso, via Tema, in August 2026.
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Wires, conduit & LED panels
Electrical wires and cables, conduit coils and LED panels: shipped from Tunis to Burkina Faso, via Tema, in October 2025.
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Electrical cables & conduits
Palletised cables, cable drums and coiled conduits: shipped from Tunis to Burkina Faso, via Tema, in December 2023.
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Plaster & electrical cables
Bagged plaster, palletised cable coils and cable drums: shipped from Tunis to Burkina Faso, via Tema, in August 2023.
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Plaster & electrical cables
DECORMED plaster and coils of electrical wire prepared for a mixed load.
View the reportLOGISTICS AND DOCUMENTS
Importing into Burkina Faso via Tema, Lomé or Abidjan
Ports and routes
Our shipments leave from Sfax or Radès (Tunis), mostly for the port of Tema, in Ghana, and less often for Lomé, in Togo, or Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire. The onward journey to Ouagadougou or another city is by road; from Abidjan, the corridor to Ouagadougou combines road and rail. Cotonou can also be assessed.
Loading formats
40-foot High Cube containers for bulky conduit and wires; 20-foot containers for most of the plaster and white cement. Several product families can share the same container.
Import documents
All cargo bound for Burkina Faso must be covered by an electronic cargo tracking note (BESC) validated by the Burkinabè Shippers’ Council or its agent: at least one for each ocean bill of lading or multimodal transport document. Some shipping lines require the transit documents, including the BESC, at least two weeks before the vessel arrives. The commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading and certificate of origin complete the file, preferably in French; many formalities are handled online on the SYLVIE platform.
Inspection and conformity
The BESC number must appear on the customs declaration, and Customs check its validity at clearance. Goods are inspected on arrival, and electrical products must be tested and certified before they are sold: state in your enquiry the standards and certificates expected for cables, conduit and luminaires.
What to specify
Plaster or white cement references and quantities, wire and cable cross-sections and lengths, conduit coil diameters and lengths, luminaire quantities, final destination city and unloading location.
Availability, transport, lead times and documents are confirmed in each offer.
YOUR ENQUIRY FOR BURKINA FASO
Let’s prepare your next load for Burkina Faso.
State your products, quantities and destination city. Burkina Faso is already selected; you can change it.
Chat on WhatsAppYOUR QUESTIONS
Your questions about importing into Burkina Faso from Tunisia
Which port do your shipments to Burkina Faso use?
Mostly Tema, in Ghana; less often Lomé, in Togo, or Abidjan, in Côte d’Ivoire. The goods then continue by road. Another transit port, such as Cotonou, can be assessed if you prefer.
Which cargo tracking note is needed for Burkina Faso?
An electronic cargo tracking note (BESC), validated by the Burkinabè Shippers’ Council or its agent, at least one per bill of lading. It must be ready before the vessel reaches the transit port, and its number appears on the customs declaration. Your freight forwarder confirms the current procedure.
Which duties apply in Burkina Faso?
The WAEMU common external tariff: Burkina Faso remains a WAEMU member after leaving ECOWAS, effective 29 January 2025. Following the decision of the AES heads of state of 28 March 2025, a confederal levy of 0.5% of the customs value is added for goods imported from non-AES countries such as Tunisia. Your customs broker confirms the rates for each product.
Can you combine plaster and electrical supplies?
Yes. In August 2026, DECORMED plaster and conduit were shipped together. White cement is also loaded with plaster and conduit, and wires with conduit or with plaster.
Who arranges transport between Tema and Burkina Faso?
In our documented operations, overland transport from Tema is arranged by the buyer or their freight forwarder. If you want the offer to include it, say so: feasibility and pricing are assessed separately.
Which conduit lengths do you offer?
Our shipments included 50 and 80-metre coils in 20, 25 and 32 mm diameters. Other lengths and diameters are subject to confirmation for each reference.
