AGOA Status
Benin is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits.
Trade Agreements
The U.S. and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which includes Benin, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2002.
Benin Trade Summary
U.S. total goods trade with Benin were $265.1 mllion in 2024. U.S. goods exports to Benin in 2024 were $216.4 million, down 10 percent ($24.1 million) from 2023. U.S. goods imports from Benin in 2024 were $48.6 million, up 290.5 percent ($36.2 million) from 2023. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Benin was $167.8 million in 2024, a 26.4 percent decrease ($60.3 million) over 2023.
