Imports in Benin increased to 609.92 XOF Billion in the first quarter of 2025 from 499.22 XOF Billion in the fourth quarter of 2024. Imports in Benin averaged 322.36 XOF Billion from 2003 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 731.00 XOF Billion in the third quarter of 2013 and a record low of 27.40 XOF Billion in the second quarter of 2005. source: INSAE, Benin



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -482.58 -386.08 XOF Billion Mar 2025
Current Account -1608.54 -991.00 USD Million Dec 2023
Current Account to GDP -6.40 -8.20 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 127.33 113.15 XOF Billion Mar 2025
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Exports by Country
Imports 609.92 499.22 XOF Billion Mar 2025
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Terrorism Index 4.80 4.90 Points Dec 2024



Benin Imports
Benin’s main imports are: fuel, food and capital equipment. Benin’s main import partner is France (18 percent of total imports) followed by China (15 percent). Others include: Togo, Ghana, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
609.92 499.22 731.00 27.40 2003 - 2025 XOF Billion Quarterly


International Trade
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