Primary commodities exports in Benin

Benin: Primary commodities exports was 263.9 current US$ in 2005. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2005)
263.9 current US$
Change on year
up 15.1%
World rank
44th
of 44 countries
All-time high
240.75 million current US$
in 1996
All-time low
150.71 current US$
in 2000
Years of data
19
1987–2005

Primary commodities exports in Benin, 1987–2005

050.0M100.0M150.0M200.0M250.0M1987199620051987: 123.4M current US$1988: 85.6M current US$1989: 90.6M current US$1990: 112.5M current US$1991: 129.4M current US$1992: 129.5M current US$1993: 107.0M current US$1994: 156.8M current US$1995: 198.7M current US$1996: 240.7M current US$1997: 161.2 current US$1998: 204.3 current US$1999: 186.9 current US$2000: 150.7 current US$2001: 158.2 current US$2002: 151.5 current US$2003: 192.9 current US$2004: 229.2 current US$2005: 263.9 current US$

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for primary commodities exports in Benin is 263.9 current US$, measured in 2005.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.1% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, primary commodities exports in Benin peaked at 240.75 million current US$ in 1996 and was at its lowest, 150.71 current US$, in 2000.

Benin ranks 44th of 44 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
1980s 99.87 million current US$ 85.60 million current US$ 123.40 million current US$ 3
1990s 107.46 million current US$ 161.22 current US$ 240.75 million current US$ 10
2000s 191.08 current US$ 150.71 current US$ 263.9 current US$ 6

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 41 Seychelles 17.92 million current US$ compare
  2. 42 Comoros 11.30 million current US$ compare
  3. 43 Sao Tome and Principe 10.60 million current US$ compare

See the full ranking of 49 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is primary commodities exports in Benin?
Primary commodities exports in Benin was 263.9 current US$ in 2005, according to World Bank country economists.
What is the highest primary commodities exports recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 240.75 million current US$ in 1996.
What is the lowest primary commodities exports recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 150.71 current US$ in 2000.
How does Benin rank for primary commodities exports?
Benin ranks 44th out of 44 countries with data for 2005.
Is primary commodities 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 Primary commodities exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Primary commodities exports (current US$)
Unit
current US$
Source
World Bank country economists
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
49 places, 1,300 data points, 1965–2011
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Total Primary Commodities exports in current US dollars. Values are in fob basis.