Benin-Viet Nam Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $17.73M total volume •Benin surplus: $17.73M

BeninViet Nam

$17.73M

Exports (2023)

Viet NamBenin

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$17.73M

Surplus for Benin

Total Trade

$17.73M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Benin and Viet Nam. Green line shows exports from Benin, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Benin-Viet Nam commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

BeninViet Nam Exports

$17.73M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
42.4% top product
1Cotton: not carded or combed
$7.51M
42.4% of exports
2Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell
$5.55M
31.3% of exports
3Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$3.60M
20.3% of exports
4Cotton: waste other than garnetted stock and yarn (including thread) waste
$687,742
3.9% of exports
5Nuts: ground-nuts, whether or not containing added sugar, other sweetening matter or spirit
$322,066
1.8% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Benin's export portfolio to Viet Nam demonstrates strategic specialization, with cotton: not carded or combed representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Viet NamBenin Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed
$1.01M
Infinity% of imports
2Furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in Subheading Note 1 to this Chapter
$162,195
Infinity% of imports
3Cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like: corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos
$141,934
Infinity% of imports
4Kraft paper and paperboard: kraftliner, uncoated, bleached, in rolls or sheets, other than that of heading no. 4802 or 4803
$101,660
Infinity% of imports
5Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009
$99,790
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Benin's import pattern from Viet Nam reveals significant dependencyin cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Benin demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcotton: not carded or combed to Viet Nam, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $17.73M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Benin-Viet Nam Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $17.73 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Benin maintains a surplus of $17.73 million
  • Export Focus: Benin's primary exports include cotton: not carded or combed, nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell, nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Viet Nam include cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, furnishing articles: excluding those of heading no. 9404, bed nets, specified in subheading note 1 to this chapter, cellulose fibre-cement: articles or the like: corrugated sheets, not containing asbestos

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $17.73M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Benin leveraging its comparative advantages in cotton: not carded or combed.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Benin's specialization in cotton: not carded or combedcomplements Viet Nam's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $17.73M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $17.73M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $17.73 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in cotton: not carded or combed and cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Benin's trade surplus of $17.73 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in cotton: not carded or combed may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Benin and Viet Nam represents a total trade volume of $17.73 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Benin, with exports exceeding importsby $17.73 million.

Export Strengths

Benin's exports to Viet Nam total $17.73 million, with competitive advantages in cotton: not carded or combed, representing $7.51M or42.4% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Viet Nam amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed, with Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Benin's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023