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As of 2023, Benin's export economy was valued at approximately **\$3.45 billion**, with merchandise exports accounting for around **\$2.14 billion**. The country's exports are diverse, encompassing a wide range of products. ### 🇧🇯 Top Export Products of Benin (2023) 1. **Cotton** – \$1.1 billion 2. **Refined Petroleum** – \$30.5 million 3. **Soybean Meal** – \$8.26 million 4. **Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews** – \$3.06 million 5. **Other Processed Fruits and Nuts** – \$836,000 6. **Rice** – \$3.08 million 7. **Other Vegetable Residues** – \$2.52 million 8. **Gold** – \$1.22 million 9. **Soybean Oil** – \$7.43 million 10. **Palm Oil** – \$3.04 million 11. **Large Construction Vehicles** – \$2.38 million 12. **Light Pure Woven Cotton** – \$6.64 million 13. **Other Oily Seeds** – \$16.6 million 14. **Iron or Steel Articles** – \$2.22 million 15. **Petroleum Gas** – \$299,000 16. **Furniture** – \$39,700 17. **Office Machine Parts** – \$27,600 18. **Seats** – \$7,930 19. **Beauty Products** – \$41,300 20. **Spices** – \$41,300([The Observatory of Economic Complexity][1], [The Observatory of Economic Complexity][2], [The Observatory of Economic Complexity][3], [The Observatory of Economic Complexity][4], [The Observatory of Economic Complexity][5], [The Observatory of Economic Complexity][6]) *Note: The figures are approximate and based on available trade data.* ### 🌍 Top Export Destinations In 2022, Benin's primary export partners included: * **Bangladesh**: \$427.11 million * **India**: \$101.90 million * **China**: \$100.61 million * **Vietnam**: \$51.29 million * **Chad**: \$36.58 million * **Niger**: \$29.74 million * **Egypt**: \$27.48 million * **Denmark**: \$23.76 million * **Ukraine**: \$22.23 million * **United Arab Emirates**: \$20.99 million([it.tradingeconomics.com][7]) *Note: The percentages are approximate and based on available trade data.* If you need more detailed information on specific export categories or trade partners, feel free to ask! [1]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/refined-petroleum/reporter/ben?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Refined Petroleum in Benin - The Observatory of Economic Complexity" [2]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ben/partner/usa?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Benin - The Observatory of Economic Complexity" [3]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ben/partner/ner?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Benin (BEN) and Niger (NER) Trade" [4]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-product/soybean-oil/reporter/ben?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Soybean Oil in Benin | The Observatory of Economic Complexity" [5]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ben/partner/nga?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Benin (BEN) and Nigeria (NGA) Trade | The Observatory of Economic ..." [6]: https://oec.world/en/profile/bilateral-country/ben/partner/tgo?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Benin (BEN) and Togo (TGO) Trade" [7]: https://it.tradingeconomics.com/benin/exports-by-country?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Benin Exports By Country - it.tradingeconomics.com"