Information : Benin

COUNTRY NAME: Benin

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2023 (€million): 97

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2022 (€million): 79

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2021 (€million): 43

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2020 (€million): 49

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2019 (€million): 58

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2018: (€million): 107

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2017 (€million): 79

RANKING BY VALUE IN 2016 (€million): 87

TRADE:

For 2023, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 934 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 2.4 million to Benin

For 2022, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,706 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of € 5.2 million to Benin

For 2021, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 6,812 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €16 million to Benin.

For 2020, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 4,806 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €10.3 million to Benin.

For 2019, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 4,033 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €7.7 million to Benin.

For 2018, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 519 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €0.79 million to Benin.

For 2017, CSO data indicate that Ireland exported 1,572 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €3.2 million to Benin.

For 2016, CSO estimates indicate that Ireland exported 1,033 tonnes of dairy produce with a value of €1.9 million to Benin.

PRODUCT: In recent years  the typical products exported to Benin were as follows;

• Fat Filled Milk Powder,
• Whole Milk Powder.

CERTIFICATION ARRANGEMENTS: Trade in dairy products to Benin from Ireland is on the basis of the following certificate types;

• Public and Animal Health and Veterinary statements from Milk Policy Division's (MPD's) Menu of Statements.
• Applicants select from MPD's Menu of Statements to satisfy country requirements. However, custom and usage have set some precedents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS: Food Exports Dairy - Key Requirements (doc 37Kb) .

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

CONTACT POINTS: dairyexportcerts@agriculture.gov.ie