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type: Region
title: Benin
resource: https://zota.com/region/africa/benin/
timestamp: 2026-07-07T09:21:59+00:00
---

# Benin

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Main industries

Cotton, Textile, Agriculture, and Oil

![Group 427321247](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321247.svg)

Main imports

Rice, Cars, Palm Oil, Poultry Meat, 
and Light Pure Woven Cotton

![Group 427321248](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321248.svg)

Main exports

Gold, Raw Cotton, Refined Petroleum,
Oily Seeds, and Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, & Cashews

### GDP stats

$1,303.2

Per capita (USD)

6.3%

Growth annually

138

World ranking

Internet usage

34%

Smartphone usage

13%

Credit/debit card usage

13%

Population transacting electronically

28%

![Group 427321245 1](/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Group-427321245-1.svg)

Total volume of digital payments projected to reach

$4,260.00M (USD)

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