Türkiye-Benin Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $122.33M total volume •Türkiye surplus: $98.62M

TürkiyeBenin

$110.47M

Exports (2023)

BeninTürkiye

$11.85M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$98.62M

Surplus for Türkiye

Total Trade

$122.33M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

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

TürkiyeBenin Exports

$110.47M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
38.0% top product
1Food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared
$41.95M
38.0% of exports
2Wheat or meslin flour
$17.03M
15.4% of exports
3Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
$3.09M
2.8% of exports
4Footwear: n.e.c. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics
$2.14M
1.9% of exports
5Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers
$2.12M
1.9% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Türkiye's export portfolio to Benin demonstrates strategic specialization, with food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

BeninTürkiye Imports

$11.85M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
42.5% concentration
1Cotton: not carded or combed
$5.04M
42.5% of imports
2Oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken
$1.52M
12.8% of imports
3Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306
$1.35M
11.4% of imports
4Oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of soya-bean oil
$1.33M
11.3% of imports
5Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled
$1.05M
8.9% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Türkiye's import pattern from Benin reveals significant dependencyin cotton: not carded or combed, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Türkiye demonstrates competitive strength in exportingfood preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared 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 $122.33M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Türkiye-Benin Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $122.33 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Türkiye maintains a surplus of $98.62 million
  • Export Focus: Türkiye's primary exports include food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, wheat or meslin flour, boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Benin include cotton: not carded or combed, oil seeds: cotton seeds, other than seed, whether or not broken, oil-cake and other solid residues: whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of oils, n.e.c. in heading no. 2306

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 $122.33M 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 Türkiye leveraging its comparative advantages in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared.

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

Türkiye's specialization in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise preparedcomplements Benin's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in cotton: not carded or combed.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $122.33M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $122.33M 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 $122.33 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared and cotton: not carded or combed demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Türkiye's trade surplus of $98.62 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 wheat or meslin flour present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on cotton: not carded or combed, 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 food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared 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 Türkiye and Benin represents a total trade volume of $122.33 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Türkiye, with exports exceeding importsby $98.62 million.

Export Strengths

Türkiye's exports to Benin total $110.47 million, with competitive advantages in food preparations: pasta, uncooked (excluding that containing eggs), not stuffed or otherwise prepared, representing $41.95M or38.0% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Benin amount to $11.85 million, highlighting economic interdependence in cotton: not carded or combed, with Cotton: not carded or combed comprising42.5% of total imports.

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