Benin Trade Intelligence
Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.
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+Trade Agreements & Market Access
View AllAfCFTA Member
African Continental Free Trade Area
54
Countries
90%
Tariff Elimination
$3.4T
Market Size
Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active
Learn moreOther Trade Agreements
ECOWASregional
activeZero tariffs on originating goods
West Africa
WAEMUregional
activeCommon external tariff
West Africa (CFA zone)
EPA with EUbilateral
activeDuty-free quota-free access
European Union
Total Active Agreements4
Preferential Market Access0+ countries
Export Strengths & Competitive Advantages
Top Export Products
Cotton
Cashews
Shea butter
Palm oil
Gold
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Atlantic Ocean accessECOWAS free trade zoneEnergy sector expertiseRich mineral resourcesAfCFTA member stateCompetitive labor costs
Export Incentives & Benefits
✓
Free zone benefits (Port of Cotonou)✓
Tax exemptions for exporters✓
ECOWAS preferential accessRegulatory & Compliance Requirements
Full GuideECTN/BESC Required
Shipments to Benin require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.
Authority:
PAC
Cost:
$100-140 USD
Processing:
24-48 hours
Required Export Documents
Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Certificate of Origin
Customs Declaration
Export Procedure Steps
1Register with ABePEC
2Obtain export license
3Apply for Certificate of Origin
4Submit customs declaration
Logistics Performance IndexImproving
Overall LPI Score
2.70/ 5.00
Below Average
World Rank
#95
of 160
Score Breakdown
Customs Efficiency2.50
Infrastructure Quality2.40
Int'l Shipments2.80
Logistics Competence2.60
Tracking & Tracing2.50
Timeliness3.00
Data Source: World Bank Logistics Performance Index
Ports & Entry Points Performance
View AllKey Trade Institutions in Benin
Agence Béninoise de Promotion des Échanges Commerciaux (ABePEC)
Export Authoritywww.abepec.bj
+229 21 31 20 81
Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects
CustomsAgence Béninoise de Normalisation
Standards BodyNeed help navigating Benin's trade requirements?
