Exports in Benin increased to 223.96 XOF Billion in the first quarter of 2026 from 125.62 XOF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Exports in Benin averaged 101.30 XOF Billion from 2003 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 601.50 XOF Billion in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of 0.80 XOF Billion in the third quarter of 2004. source: INSAE, Benin



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -204.99 -395.14 XOF Billion Mar 2026
Current Account -882.30 -975.80 XOF Billion Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -6.80 -8.20 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 223.96 125.62 XOF Billion Mar 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Imports 428.95 520.76 XOF Billion Mar 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 5.43 4.80 Points Dec 2025


Benin Exports
Benin exports mostly agricultural products. Cotton (40 percent of total exports) is the most important export followed by cocoa, maize and seafood. This lack of diversification makes the country’s trade highly vulnerable to weather conditions and price fluctuations. Benin’s main export partners are Nigeria (21 percent) and China (20 percent). Others include: India, Chad, Ghana, Thailand, Togo and Indonesia.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
223.96 125.62 601.50 0.80 2003 - 2026 XOF Billion Quarterly


International Trade
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