According to data by the World Bank, the agricultural sector accounts for an estimated 22.6% of Benin’s GDP. The main cultivations are cotton, corn, cassava (manioc, tapioca), yams, beans, palm oil, and peanuts. Industry contributes 21.5% of GDP, with textiles, food processing, construction materials, and cement being the main sub-sectors. Services account 46.2% of the country’s GDP.
Upcoming Trade shows in Benin
September 9th, 2025
Plastics, rubber - Hardware, tools, accessories - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Industry service - Outsourcing, hardware equipping - Research, innovation
October 1st, 2025
Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Forestry, forest - Fruits and vegetables - Home and garden services - Gardens, parks
October 1st, 2025
Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Forestry, forest - Fruits and vegetables - Home and garden services - Gardens, parks
September 1st, 2026
Plastics, rubber - Hardware, tools, accessories - Raw materials, materials, metals - Materials - Industry service - Outsourcing, hardware equipping - Research, innovation
October 1st, 2026
Horticulture, forestry, forest - Horticulture - Forestry, forest - Fruits and vegetables - Home and garden services - Gardens, parks
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Benin: Buying and Selling
