2023
Exports
$466kWorld Rnk 90 / 158
Flag Rnk 91 / 682
2023
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Corn
-1.03Rnk 838 / 1025
2023
Imports
$1.63MWorld Rnk 157 / 216
Flag Rnk 281 / 1063
2023
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Benin
-0.43Rnk 83 / 132

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Exports In 2023, Benin exported $466k in Corn, making it the 90th largest exporter of Corn in the world. At the same year, Corn was the 91st most exported product in Benin. The main destination of Corn exports from Benin are: United Arab Emirates ($328k), Nigeria ($98.3k), Togo ($29k), Niger ($5.52k), and Ghana ($2.48k).

The fastest growing export markets for Corn of Benin between 2022 and 2023 were Nigeria ($77.6k), Togo ($4.26k), and Ghana ($2.48k).

Imports In 2023, Benin imported $1.63M in Corn, becoming the 157th largest importer of Corn in the world. At the same year, Corn was the 281st most imported product in Benin. Benin imports Corn primarily from: South Africa ($834k), Argentina ($408k), Burkina Faso ($170k), Cote d'Ivoire ($85.3k), and Togo ($47.1k).

The fastest growing import markets in Corn for Benin between 2022 and 2023 were Burkina Faso ($170k), Cote d'Ivoire ($64.9k), and Togo ($44.3k).

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2023)$466k
IMPORTS (2023)$1.63M
NET TRADE (2023)-$1.16M

In 2023, Benin exported $466k in Corn. The main destinations of Benin exports on Corn were United Arab Emirates ($328k), Nigeria ($98.3k), Togo ($29k), Niger ($5.52k), and Ghana ($2.48k).

In 2023, Benin imported $1.63M in Corn, mainly from South Africa ($834k), Argentina ($408k), Burkina Faso ($170k), Cote d'Ivoire ($85.3k), and Togo ($47.1k).

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Export Destinations (2023)

Import Origins (2023)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Corn EXPORT MARKETS FOR Benin WERE (2022 - 2023):
Nigeria$77.6k (374%)
Togo$4.26k (17.2%)
Ghana$2.48k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Corn BY Benin WERE (2022 - 2023):
United Arab Emirates-$309k (-48.5%)
Niger-$31.2k (-85%)
Burkina Faso-$13.9k (-96.5%)

Change in Exports by Market (2022 - 2023)

Market Concentration

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In 2023, Benin's main exporting competitors in Corn were:
In 2023, Benin's main importing competitors in Corn were:
China $7.56B
Japan $4.52B

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Trade Value of Corn by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALNigeria+ $33.8k
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALArgentina+ $448k

Corn’s highest export potential is Nigeria. With an export gap of $33.8k.   Corn’s highest import potential is Argentina with an import gap of $448k.

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