What is exports as a capacity to import in Benin?

Exports as a capacity to import in Benin was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.

What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?

The highest recorded value was 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019.

What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?

The lowest recorded value was 33.43 billion constant LCU in 1962.

How does Benin rank for exports as a capacity to import?

Benin ranks 48th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.

Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Benin?

Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Benin data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Exports as a capacity to import in Benin

Name: Exports as a capacity to import in Benin
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Benin: Exports as a capacity to import was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

2.32 trillion constant LCU

Change on year

down 0.8%

World rank

48th

of 178 countries

All-time high

2.40 trillion constant LCU

in 2019

All-time low

33.43 billion constant LCU

in 1962

Years of data

1960–2025

Exports as a capacity to import in Benin, 1960–2025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

In 2025, exports as a capacity to import in Benin stood at 2.32 trillion constant LCU.

The figure is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 39.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Benin peaked at 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019 and was at its lowest, 33.43 billion constant LCU, in 1962.

That places Benin 48th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, 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
1960s	79.81 billion constant LCU	33.43 billion constant LCU	165.42 billion constant LCU	10
1970s	223.41 billion constant LCU	174.45 billion constant LCU	290.97 billion constant LCU	10
1980s	250.35 billion constant LCU	182.40 billion constant LCU	343.35 billion constant LCU	10
1990s	514.31 billion constant LCU	328.01 billion constant LCU	645.11 billion constant LCU	10
2000s	794.16 billion constant LCU	606.18 billion constant LCU	1.05 trillion constant LCU	10
2010s	1.73 trillion constant LCU	1.03 trillion constant LCU	2.40 trillion constant LCU	10
2020s	2.13 trillion constant LCU	1.76 trillion constant LCU	2.34 trillion constant LCU	6

Countries ranked near Benin

45 United States 2.83 trillion constant LCU compare
46 Equatorial Guinea 2.80 trillion constant LCU compare
47 Sweden 2.78 trillion constant LCU compare
49 Algeria 2.07 trillion constant LCU compare
50 United Arab Emirates 1.98 trillion constant LCU compare
51 Kenya 1.93 trillion constant LCU compare

See the full ranking of 178 places →

More economy & growth data for Benin

DEC alternative conversion factor 581.93 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 178.36 billion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 306.50 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 1.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 2.34 billion current US$ (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -162.98 billion current LCU (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -280.07 million current US$ (2025)
GNI per capita 953,995 current LCU (2025)
GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,600 current US$ (2025)
GNI 14.13 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is exports as a capacity to import in Benin?: Exports as a capacity to import in Benin was 2.32 trillion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?: The highest recorded value was 2.40 trillion constant LCU in 2019.
What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Benin?: The lowest recorded value was 33.43 billion constant LCU in 1962.
How does Benin rank for exports as a capacity to import?: Benin ranks 48th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Benin?: Over the last ten years it is up 39.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU)
Unit: constant LCU
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 178 places, 7,583 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.