West Africa • Export Intelligence
Benin
Porto-Novo • XOF
+3.2%
GDP
$17 billion
Population
13 million
Currency
XOF
CFA Franc
Key Ports
1
Entry Points
Regional Trade Memberships
Economic OverviewStable Outlook
GDP
$45.2B
GDP Growth
+3.2%
GDP/Capita
$2,450
Inflation Rate8.5%
Unemployment Rate12.4%
Debt to GDP45%
FDI Inflows (Annual)
$2.8B
Credit Rating
B+Market Suitability Score
72out of 100
Grade B: Good
Score Breakdown
Trade Agreements
85/100Infrastructure
65/100Regulatory Ease
70/100Market Demand
75/100Payment Reliability
68/100Export Recommendations
Strong AfCFTA membership benefits
Growing demand for agricultural products
Consider using established banking channels
Allow extra time for customs processing
Export Readiness Checklist
For exports to Benin
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HS Code ClassificationRequired
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Certificate of OriginRequired
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ECTN/BESC CertificateRequired
Electronic Cargo Tracking Note is required for this destination
Customs RegistrationRequired
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Shipping ArrangementsRequired
Have you arranged freight forwarding and logistics?
4 documents required for Benin
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Country Comparison Tool
Benin| Metric | Benin | Select Country |
|---|---|---|
GDP | $17 billion | - |
Population | 13 million | - |
Currency | XOF | - |
ECTN Required | Required | - |
Key Ports | 1 | - |
Trade Agreements | 4 | - |
Major Exports | 5 | - |
Regional Blocs | 3 | - |
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