Import Export Sales Benin: Shipping & Trade Leads From Benin, West Africa

Benin is an agriculture-based economy, producing cash crops like: Palm oil, cassava, corn, yams, rice, beans, fruits, and sorghum for domestic consumption; whilst export crops include: cocoa beans, cotton, and coffee.

Fish and livestock are also locally produced. The Seme offshore fields are the principal source of the country's crude oil for domestic and export purposes.

Benin Trading: Commercial & Trade Investmenrs in Benin

Benin Republic was, as a colony of France, formerly known as Dahomey. It first gained self-government in 1958, before becoming independent on the Ist of August 1960. Cotonou is the capital, while Porto-Novo is the administrative seat of government.

The total land space of Benin is 112, 600 square kilometres. It has a mixed terrain; varying from, dense forests, lagoons, low, almost flat and sandy coastlines, to very fertile land on the plateaux. The mountain which straddles Benin on the northwest and Togo is about 640 metres at its peak, whilst the Niger River valley occupies the northeast.

The Benin climate is tropical, with an average temperature of 270C or 800F.

Benin consists of about 40 different ethnic groups. Benin has a long tradition of Kingdoms dating back to the 12th century, with links to the Benin Kingdoms in Nigeria.

Trade Leads From Import Export Buyers & Sellers in Benin

The international trade and logistics industry may appear daunting to new importers and exporters, many being discouraged and giving up before their business has even began. With us as your West African trading partner based in The Gambia, you will have a access to the latest business research and information and a wide range of import export and distribution services to assist in moving your goods around West Africa and beyond..

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We will be happy to answer all of your questions, serve as your central contact in West Africa, and be available to assist you in any way possible.

Our consulting services will help you set up your West African importing or exporting operation properly from the start, can help you avoid delays, and will streamline your supply chain giving your company the edge you need to compete throughout the West African sub region

Benin Business Investments: How We Can Help?

We can advise on the following.

Raising finance, formation of companies, registration of businesses for tax, social security etc, acquisition of land, buildings and other assets, immigration, visa & work permit difficulties, employment issues, drafting standard terms and conditions of business, dealing with commercial problems, contract disputes, mediation, power of attorney, court cases, process serving, enforcement of judgments, debt collecting, taxation of the business and its shareholders..