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Trade with Benin

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Comprehensive trade intelligence, verified suppliers, and market insights for doing business with Benin.

GDP

$27.4BProjection

IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $24.6B (World Bank · 2025)

Population

14.8M

World Bank · 2025

Porto-Novo

Capital

XOF

Currency

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Benin Trade Intelligence

Comprehensive economic data, market insights, and trade information to help you make informed business decisions.

Economic Overview

Official sources: IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank. Source and year shown per figure.

GDP

$27.4BProjection

IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $24.6B (World Bank · 2025)

Real GDP growth

7.0%Projection

IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 8.1% (World Bank · 2025)

GDP per person

$1,799Projection

IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: $1,658 (World Bank · 2025)

Inflation

0.8%Projection

IMF WEO October 2026 · 2026 projectionLatest reported actual: 1.1% (World Bank · 2025)

Trade Agreements & Market Access

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AfCFTA Member

African Continental Free Trade Area

Ratified

Countries

90%

Tariff Elimination

$3.4T

Market Size

Ratified: 2019 • Trading Status: Active

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Other Trade Agreements

ECOWASregional

active

Zero tariffs on originating goods

West Africa

WAEMUregional

active

Common external tariff

West Africa (CFA zone)

EPA with EUbilateral

active

Duty-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 access

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements

Full Guide

ECTN/BESC Required

Shipments to Benin require a cargo tracking document for customs clearance.

Authority:

PAC

Cost:

$100-140 USD

Processing:

24-48 hours

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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

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Port of Cotonou

Sea Port

Moderate

Capacity

1.5M TEUs

Avg. Dwell Time

7 days

Annual TEUs

1.2M

Operating Hours

24/7

Key Trade Institutions in Benin

Agence Béninoise de Promotion des Échanges Commerciaux (ABePEC)

Export Authority

www.abepec.bj

+229 21 31 20 81

Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects

Customs

www.douanes.bj

Agence Béninoise de Normalisation

Standards Body

www.abenor.bj

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