Identifying a supplier in Benin

Type of Production

For the resources for businesses on managing the manufacturing and the supply chain risk due to the outbreak of the Covid19 pandemic, please consult the report COVID-19: Managing supply chain risk and disruption (Deloitte Canada, 2020), as well as the insights on COVID-19: How to fortify your supply chain (Kearney, 2020).
The World Economic Forum's COVID Action Platform provides useful information on the latest strategic trends regarding COVID-19 implications for businesses, including manufacturing and supply systems. The report Outbreak Readiness and Business Impact (World Economic Forum in collaboration with the Harvard Global Health Institute) offers insights on handling coronavirus by businesses and strategies for effective response and resilience.

According to data by the World Bank, the agricultural sector accounts for an estimated 22.6% of Benin’s GDP. The main cultivations are cotton, corn, cassava (manioc, tapioca), yams, beans, palm oil, and peanuts. Industry contributes 21.5% of GDP, with textiles, food processing, construction materials, and cement being the main sub-sectors. Services account 46.2% of the country’s GDP.

To search directories by industry in Benin, check out our service Business directories.

Trade Agencies and Their Representations Abroad

Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Benin

Find out more about Investment Service Providers in Benin on GlobalTrade.net, the Directory for International Trade Service Providers.