Canada / Benin

Overview In February 2024, Canada exported C$1.71M and imported C$110k from Benin, resulting in a positive trade balance of C$1.6M. Between February 2023 and February 2024 the exports of Canada have decreased by C$-901k (-34.5%) from C$2.61M to C$1.71M, while imports increased by C$72.2k (190%) from C$37.9k to C$110k.

Trade In February 2024, the top exports of Canada to Benin were Cars (C$1.42M), Used Clothing (C$289k), Poultry Meat (C$247k), Travel Kits (C$168k), and Packing Bags (C$17.8k). In February 2024 the top imports of Canada from Benin were Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (C$32.7k), Tapioca (C$7.34k), Video and Card Games (C$374), Tea (C$60), and Non-Knit Active Wear (C$34).

Origins In February 2024 the exports of Canada were mainly from Quebec (C$791k), Ontario (C$696k), British Columbia (C$96k), Alberta (C$56.4k), and Nova Scotia (C$38.1k), while imports destinations were mainly Ontario (C$106k), Quebec (C$4.45k), and British Columbia (C$62).

Growth In February 2024, the decrease in Canada's year-by-year exports to Benin was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Commodities not elsewhere specified (C$-1.4k or -35.9%). In February 2024, the increase in Canada's year-by-year imports  from Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews (C$27.4k or 518%), Soap (C$24 or 800%), and Other Edible Preparations (C$12 or 133%).