Imports in Benin increased to 488.24 XOF Billion in the second quarter of 2026 from 470.75 XOF Billion in the first quarter of 2026. Imports in Benin averaged 335.94 XOF Billion from 2003 until 2026, 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 -299.39 -239.25 XOF Billion Jun 2026
Current Account -882.30 -975.80 XOF Billion Dec 2024
Current Account to GDP -5.60 -6.40 percent of GDP Dec 2025
Exports 188.84 231.50 XOF Billion Jun 2026
Exports by Category
Exports by Country
Imports 488.24 470.75 XOF Billion Jun 2026
Imports by Category
Imports by Country
Terrorism Index 5.43 4.80 Points Dec 2025


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
488.24 470.75 731.00 27.40 2003 - 2026 XOF Billion Quarterly


International Trade
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