Merchandise Trade Balance in Benin
The merchandise trade balance in Benin averaged USD -0.4 billion in the decade to 2021. The 2021 reading was also USD -0.4 billion. For more trade information, visit our dedicated page.
Benin Trade Chart
Note: This chart displays Trade Balance (USD billion) for Benin from 2019 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Benin Trade Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchandise Trade Balance (USD bn) | -0.4 | -0.2 | -0.4 | -0.6 | - |
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