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Unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee market in Benin

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market volume for unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Benin fell sharply from 215 t to 67 t. This contraction was driven by a steep drop in imports, which declined from 161 t to 11 t, while domestic production remained stable at around 55 t.

From 2020 to 2023, the market stabilized, fluctuating between 56 t and 72 t. Imports stayed at low levels, and production held steady near 55 t per year.

In 2024, imports were reported at 0.7 t. During that year, a project to modernize 35 public markets in Cotonou was announced, including the creation of new modern markets, which could affect the distribution and sale of food products like unroasted coffee.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Benin
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Benin in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Benin in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee in Benin

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

Top producers of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Benin produced 54 980 kg of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee, marking a 1.7% decrease from the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 54 120 kg, while the peak occurred in 2019 with 55 910 kg. The most significant growth was observed in 2019, when production increased by 3.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Benin in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	3.3%	(1.7%)	0.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee from Benin

Desk research data indicates that Benin did not export any unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee from 2017 to 2020.

Imports unroasted, not decaffeinated coffee to Benin

Imports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Benin declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1.9 tonnes, representing an 82.9% year-over-year decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 99.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -80.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.7%)	(93.3%)	(82.9%)	(80.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Niger and India were the primary sources for imports in kind, collectively accounting for 92.4% of total flows. Other trading partners contributed individually much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee imports to Benin declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports totaled 0.8 thousand US dollars, down 92.5% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 99.6%, equating to an annualized rate of -84.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.4%)	(92.0%)	(92.5%)	(84.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Niger and India dominated the import value of unroasted, non-decaffeinated coffee to Benin, while other markets played a less significant role.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Benin in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io