Benin recorded a trade deficit of 353.20 XOF Billion in the third quarter of 2025. Balance of Trade in Benin averaged -234.26 XOF Billion from 2003 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 240.72 XOF Billion in the second quarter of 2014 and a record low of -667.42 XOF Billion in the third quarter of 2013. source: INSAE, Benin



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Balance of Trade -353.20 -370.57 XOF Billion Sep 2025
Current Account -882.30 -975.80 XOF Billion Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -6.80 -8.20 percent of GDP Dec 2024
Exports 89.05 118.30 XOF Billion Sep 2025
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Imports 442.26 488.87 XOF Billion Sep 2025
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 4.80 4.90 Points Dec 2024


Benin Balance of Trade
Benin’s systemic trade deficit is the result of the country’s dependence on imports for energy needs and high value-added goods. Moreover, Benin’s exports of agricultural products such as cotton, cocoa and maze are highly vulnerable to the weather and price fluctuations. Main trading partner is China (20 percent of exports and 15 percent of imports). Others include: Thailand, Togo and India.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
-353.20 -370.57 240.72 -667.42 2003 - 2025 XOF Billion Quarterly