Merchandise exports in Benin
Benin: Merchandise exports was 427.51 constant US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise exports in Benin, 1979–2005
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$, in 2000.
Benin ranks 47th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Merchandise exports in Benin, year by year
| Year | constant US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 220.00 million constant US$ | — |
| 1985 | 334.00 million constant US$ | +51.8% |
| 1986 | 397.20 million constant US$ | +18.9% |
| 1987 | 366.30 million constant US$ | -7.8% |
| 1988 | 576.20 million constant US$ | +57.3% |
| 1989 | 274.00 million constant US$ | -52.4% |
| 1990 | 365.10 million constant US$ | +33.2% |
| 1991 | 348.80 million constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 1992 | 333.20 million constant US$ | -4.5% |
| 1993 | 310.80 million constant US$ | -6.7% |
| 1997 | 191.2 constant US$ | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 239.34 constant US$ | +25.2% |
| 1999 | 222.51 constant US$ | -7.0% |
| 2000 | 183.71 constant US$ | -17.4% |
| 2001 | 210.63 constant US$ | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 236.88 constant US$ | +12.5% |
| 2003 | 301.62 constant US$ | +27.3% |
| 2004 | 370.82 constant US$ | +22.9% |
| 2005 | 427.51 constant US$ | +15.3% |
Benin compared with similar countries
- Benin's 427.51 constant US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.03 billion constant US$, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Benin's 427.51 constant US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 916.43 million constant US$, 0% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 220.00 million constant US$ | 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
- 44 Cape Verde 20.47 million constant US$ compare
- 45 Comoros 9.69 million constant US$ compare
- 46 Sao Tome and Principe 3.61 million constant US$ compare
- 48 Tanzania 168.05 constant US$ compare
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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$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise exports (constant 1987 US$) 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.