What is merchandise export price index in Benin?

Merchandise export price index in Benin was 265 1987 = 100 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.

What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 268 1987 = 100 in 2001.

What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 0 1987 = 100 in 1994.

How does Benin rank for merchandise export price index?

Benin ranks 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Merchandise export price index in Benin

Name: Merchandise export price index in Benin
Creator: World Bank country economists
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Benin: Merchandise export price index was 265 1987 = 100 in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)

265 1987 = 100

Change on year

up 6.4%

World rank

14th

of 50 countries

All-time high

268 1987 = 100

in 2001

All-time low

0 1987 = 100

in 1994

Years of data

1994–2005

Merchandise export price index in Benin, 1994–2005

Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in 1987 = 100.

Analysis

The most recent figure for merchandise export price index in Benin is 265 1987 = 100, measured in 2005.

The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 17.3% over five years.

Over the whole period, merchandise export price index in Benin peaked at 268 1987 = 100 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0 1987 = 100, in 1994.

That places Benin 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2005, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	120.9 1987 = 100	0 1987 = 100	267.1 1987 = 100	6
2000s	243.8 1987 = 100	218 1987 = 100	268 1987 = 100	6

Countries ranked near Benin

11 Ghana 293.15 1987 = 100 compare
12 Gabon 283.92 1987 = 100 compare
13 Burkina Faso 282.27 1987 = 100 compare
15 Egypt 220.5 1987 = 100 compare
16 Kenya 203.71 1987 = 100 compare
17 Chad 202.69 1987 = 100 compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

More trade data for Benin

Net long-term borrowing 0 BoP, current US$ (2011)
Pesticides imports 1.95 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Food imports excluding fish 420.92 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Total agricultural imports 459.88 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Cereal imports 92.06 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Cereal imports quantity 649,054 FAO, tonnes (2010)
Total agricultural exports 601.17 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Cereal exports 101.46 million FAO, current US$ (2010)
Cereal exports quantity 581,879 FAO, tonnes (2010)
Merchandise exports, WB 626.60 million current US$ (2005)

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise export price index in Benin?: Merchandise export price index in Benin was 265 1987 = 100 in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 268 1987 = 100 in 2001.
What is the lowest merchandise export price index recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 0 1987 = 100 in 1994.
How does Benin rank for merchandise export price index?: Benin ranks 14th out of 50 countries with data for 2005.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Merchandise export price index (1987 = 100)
Unit: 1987 = 100
Source: World Bank country economists
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 56 places, 1,540 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

This item is a price index measuring changes in the aggregate price level of a country's merchandise exports f.o.b. over time.