Benin (BEN) and Chinese Taipei (TWN) Trade | The Observatory of Economic Complexity

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Benin-Chinese Taipei Trade: In 2022, Benin exported $76.3k to Chinese Taipei. The main products that Benin exported to Chinese Taipei were Other Vegetable Residues ($75.9k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($269), and Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($101). Over the past 6 years the exports of Benin to Chinese Taipei have decreased at an annualized rate of 44.1%, from $2.49M in 2016 to $76.3k in 2022.

In 2022, Benin did not export any services to Chinese Taipei.

Chinese Taipei-Benin Trade: In 2022, Chinese Taipei exported $32M to Benin. The main products that Chinese Taipei exported to Benin were Refined Petroleum ($27.1M), Rubberworking Machinery ($1.58M), and Integrated Circuits ($857k). Over the past 6 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to Benin have increased at an annualized rate of 25%, from $4.29M in 2016 to $32M in 2022.

In 2022, Chinese Taipei did not export any services to Benin.

Comparison: In 2022, Benin ranked 86 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI -0.5), and 149 in total exports ($1.67B). That same year, Chinese Taipei ranked 3 in the Economic Complexity Index (ECI 1.94), and 11 in total exports ($542B).

Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

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In 2022, Benin exported $76.3k to Chinese Taipei. The main products exported from Benin to Chinese Taipei were Other Vegetable Residues ($75.9k), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701 to 8705) ($269), and Bells and Other Metal Ornaments ($101). During the last 6 years the exports of Benin to Chinese Taipei have decreased at an annualized rate of 44.1%, from $2.49M in 2016 to $76.3k in 2022.

In 2017, Chinese Taipei exported $32M to Benin. The main products exported from Chinese Taipei to Benin were Refined Petroleum ($27.1M), Rubberworking Machinery ($1.58M), and Integrated Circuits ($857k). During the last 5 years the exports of Chinese Taipei to Benin have increased at an annualized rate of 25%, from $4.29M in 2022 to $32M in 2017.

Exports from Benin () to Chinese Taipei () (2022)

Exports from Chinese Taipei () to Benin () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

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Benin
Top DestinationIndia$448M

Chinese Taipei
Top DestinationChina$121B

This map shows whether countries import more from Benin or Chinese Taipei. Each country is colored based on the difference in imports they receive from Benin and Chinese Taipei or the difference in the growth in imports.

In 2022, countries that imported more from Benin than Chinese Taipei included Chad ($28M), Niger ($16.9M), and Mali ($7.69M).

In 2022, countries that imported more from Chinese Taipei than Benin included China ($121B), United States ($82.6B), and Hong Kong ($65.8B).

Difference in imports from Chinese Taipei () and Benin () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Benin - Chinese Taipei

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This chart compares trade between Benin and Chinese Taipei by product, considering products traded by both, Benin and Chinese Taipei.

During 2022, Benin had a large net trade with Chinese Taipei in the exports of Foodstuffs ($75.9k), Transportation ($269), and Metals ($101).

During 2017, Chinese Taipei had a large net trade with Benin in the exports of Mineral Products ($27.1M), Machines ($3.83M), and Plastics and Rubbers ($786k).

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Competitive Landscape

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This visualization shows the product space at the HS4 level with the flags of Benin and Chinese Taipei. This means that a dot/product with the flag of Benin indicates it has a comparative advantage over Chinese Taipei. Similarly, a dot/product with the flag of Chinese Taipei indicates it has a comparative advantage over Benin.

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Historical Data

Bilateral Trade by Products

Exports from Benin () to Chinese Taipei () (2022)

Exports from Chinese Taipei () to Benin () (2022)

Market Competitiveness

Difference in imports from Chinese Taipei () and Benin () (2022)

Comparative Advantage Benin - Chinese Taipei

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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Economic Complexity

Competitive Landscape

Product Space of Benin () and Chinese Taipei () (2022)

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