Merchandise exports in Benin

Benin: Merchandise exports was 427.51 constant US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
427.51 constant US$
Change on year
up 15.3%
World rank
47th
of 48 countries
All-time high
576.20 million constant US$
in 1988
All-time low
183.71 constant US$
in 2000
Years of data
19
1979–2005

Merchandise exports in Benin, 1979–2005

0200.0M400.0M600.0M1979199220051979: 220.0M constant US$1985: 334.0M constant US$1986: 397.2M constant US$1987: 366.3M constant US$1988: 576.2M constant US$1989: 274.0M constant US$1990: 365.1M constant US$1991: 348.8M constant US$1992: 333.2M constant US$1993: 310.8M constant US$1997: 191.2 constant US$1998: 239.3 constant US$1999: 222.5 constant US$2000: 183.7 constant US$2001: 210.6 constant US$2002: 236.9 constant US$2003: 301.6 constant US$2004: 370.8 constant US$2005: 427.5 constant US$

Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in constant US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for merchandise exports in Benin is 427.51 constant US$, measured in 2005.

The figure is up 15.3% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, merchandise exports in Benin peaked at 576.20 million constant US$ in 1988 and was at its lowest, 183.71 constant US$, in 2000.

Benin ranks 47th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 220.00 million constant US$ 220.00 million constant US$ 220.00 million constant US$ 1
1980s 389.54 million constant US$ 274.00 million constant US$ 576.20 million constant US$ 5
1990s 193.99 million constant US$ 191.2 constant US$ 365.10 million constant US$ 7
2000s 288.53 constant US$ 183.71 constant US$ 427.51 constant US$ 6

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 44 Cape Verde 20.47 million constant US$ compare
  2. 45 Comoros 9.69 million constant US$ compare
  3. 46 Sao Tome and Principe 3.61 million constant US$ compare
  4. 48 Tanzania 168.05 constant US$ compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is merchandise exports in Benin?
Merchandise exports in Benin was 427.51 constant US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest merchandise exports recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 576.20 million constant US$ in 1988.
What is the lowest merchandise exports recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 183.71 constant US$ in 2000.
How does Benin rank for merchandise exports?
Benin ranks 47th out of 48 countries with data for 2005.
Is merchandise exports rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Merchandise exports (constant US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Merchandise exports (constant US$)
Unit
constant US$
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
54 places, 1,433 data points, 1965–2011
Last refreshed

Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) show the f.o.b. value of goods provided to the rest of the world valued in U.S. dollars. They are classified using the Standard International Trade Classification (SITC). Data are in constant U.S. dollars.