Shrimps & Prawns Prices in Benin
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (XOF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican | Global benchmark | 8.60 | 5,244 | ▼ 1.3% | ▼ 25.0% | World Bank Pink Sheet |
| - | Export (unit value) | 1.99 | 1,214 | ▲ 86.4% | ▲ 86.4% | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of June 2026, the shrimps & prawns price in Benin available is US$ 1.99 per kg (1,214 XOF), up 86.4% year-on-year.
In 2024, Benin exported 2 tonnes of shrimps and prawns valued at US$3,216, ranking #100 out of 103 global exporters. Exports increased by 271.6% year-on-year, and Benin holds a net exporter position. The latest export unit value is US$1.9913 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - shrimps & prawns in Benin
In 2024, Benin exported 2 tonnes of shrimps and prawns valued at US$3,216, ranking #100 out of 103 global exporters. Exports increased by 271.6% year-on-year, and Benin holds a net exporter position. The latest export unit value is US$1.9913 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Benin exported $3.2K (1.6 t) of shrimps & prawns▲ 271.6% YoY. That ranks #100 worldwide.
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top shrimps & prawns exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 Ecuador $6.23B · 38.1%
- #2 India $4.31B · 26.4%
- #3 Indonesia $1.08B · 6.6%
- #4 Argentina $939M · 5.7%
- #5 Thailand $540.6M · 3.3%
Annual export data Benin · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2K | 1.6 t | $1.99 |
| 2023 | $865 | 0.8 t | $1.07 |
| 2021 | $2.7K | 3.3 t | $0.81 |
| 2020 | $2.4K | 3.1 t | $0.78 |
HS Code
shrimps & prawns is traded under Harmonized System code 0306.17. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade. Values are official reported figures.