Brazil-Benin Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $81.85M total volume •Brazil surplus: $81.85M

BrazilBenin

$81.85M

Exports (2023)

BeninBrazil

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$81.85M

Surplus for Brazil

Total Trade

$81.85M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

BrazilBenin Exports

$81.85M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
59.2% top product
1Sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter
$48.44M
59.2% of exports
2Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$19.62M
24.0% of exports
3Meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products
$3.60M
4.4% of exports
4Meat and edible offal: of turkeys, cuts and offal, frozen
$3.43M
4.2% of exports
5Animal products: guts, bladders and stomachs of animals (other than fish), whole and pieces thereof, fresh, chilled, frozen, salted, in brine, dried or smoked
$1.00M
1.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Brazil's export portfolio to Benin demonstrates strategic specialization, with sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BeninBrazil Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$110,881
Infinity% of imports
2Furniture: wooden, for bedroom use
$32,968
Infinity% of imports
3Iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths
$3,795
Infinity% of imports
4Blouses, shirts and shirt-blouses: women's or girls', of textile materials n.e.c. in heading no. 6206 (not knitted or crocheted)
$2,967
Infinity% of imports
5Plastics: tableware and kitchenware
$418
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Brazil's import pattern from Benin reveals significant dependencyin nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Brazil demonstrates competitive strength in exportingsugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter to Benin, 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 $81.85M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Brazil-Benin Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $81.85 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Brazil maintains a surplus of $81.85 million
  • Export Focus: Brazil's primary exports include sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen, meat preparations: sausages and similar products, of meat, meat offal or blood, and food preparations based on these products
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Benin include nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, furniture: wooden, for bedroom use, iron or steel: sanitary ware and parts thereof, excluding sinks, wash basins and baths

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 $81.85M 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 Brazil leveraging its comparative advantages in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter.

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

Brazil's specialization in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring mattercomplements Benin's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $81.85M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $81.85M 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 $81.85 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter and nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Brazil's trade surplus of $81.85 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 meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, 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 sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter 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 Brazil and Benin represents a total trade volume of $81.85 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Brazil, with exports exceeding importsby $81.85 million.

Export Strengths

Brazil's exports to Benin total $81.85 million, with competitive advantages in sugars: sucrose, chemically pure, in solid form, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter, representing $48.44M or59.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Benin amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled, with Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Brazil'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