Chia Seeds Prices in Benin
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (XOF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.56 | 342 | ▼ 8.8% | ▼ 8.8% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the chia seeds price in Benin available is US$ 0.56 per kg (342 XOF), down 8.8% year-on-year.
Benin is a significant exporter of chia seeds, ranking 3rd out of 107 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$79,937,776 and totaling 142,693 tonnes. The country accounts for 8.1% of global chia seed exports and has seen a 528.9% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$0.5602 per kg. Benin is a net exporter of chia seeds under HS code 1207.99.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - chia seeds in Benin
Benin is a significant exporter of chia seeds, ranking 3rd out of 107 exporters in 2024 with exports valued at US$79,937,776 and totaling 142,693 tonnes. The country accounts for 8.1% of global chia seed exports and has seen a 528.9% year-on-year increase. The latest export unit value is US$0.5602 per kg. Benin is a net exporter of chia seeds under HS code 1207.99.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Benin exported $79.9M (142.7 kt) of chia seeds▲ 528.9% YoY. That ranks #3 worldwide (8.1% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top chia seeds exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Paraguay $153.5M · 15.6%
- #2 Austria $87.4M · 8.9%
- #3 Benin $79.9M · 8.1%
- #4 China $78.7M · 8%
- #5 Netherlands $70.5M · 7.2%
Annual export data Benin · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79.9M | 142.7 kt | $0.56 |
| 2023 | $12.7M | 20.7 kt | $0.61 |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 24.4 kt | $0.52 |
| 2021 | $24.3M | 65.8 kt | $0.37 |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 62.4 kt | $0.53 |
HS Code
chia seeds is traded under Harmonized System code 1207.99. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.