United States Imports from Benin

The United States' imports from Benin rose to $53.49 million in 2024, up from $13.75 million in 2023, according to the UN Comtrade Database. This represents an increase of 289% ($39.74 million) from the previous year. Top imports for the United States from Benin were Food industry residues, animal feed ($33.26 million), Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or ($13.02 million) and Unspecified commodities ($3.09 million).

United States had a trade surplus with Benin that fell to $162.95M in 2024 from $226.99M in 2023. This is a decrease of 28.2% ($64.04 million).
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United States Imports from Benin by Goods (2024)

The table below shows the ranking of US imports from Benin by goods in 2024, highlighting the top imported goods.

Import Rank Imported Goods Import Value (USD) ↓ Year
1 Food industry residues, animal feed $33.26M 2024
2 Edible fruits and nuts, citrus or melon peel $13.02M 2024
3 Unspecified commodities $3.09M 2024
4 Knitted or crocheted clothing $2.88M 2024
5 Prepared vegetables, fruits, nuts $445,083 2024
6 Oilseeds, grains, fodder, medicinal plants $242,706 2024
7 Furniture, bedding, lighting, prefabricated buildings $206,187 2024
8 Wood and wood products, charcoal $140,627 2024
9 Works of art, antiques $99,684 2024
10 Live animals $77,363 2024
11 Machinery, mechanical appliances, reactors $10,075 2024
12 Electrical machinery and equipment; audio and video equipment $8,424 2024
13 Printed books, newspapers, printed matter $4,667 2024
14 Fats and oils, edible fats, waxes $4,530 2024
15 Arms, ammunition, parts $4,314 2024
16 Non-knitted clothing $3,111 2024
17 Cotton $2,097 2024