Benin: Agriculture accounts for 25.4% of GDP and 59.1% of export revenues in 2025

In 2025, agriculture accounted for 25.4% of Benin's GDP and 59.1% of export revenues, according to data presented during a performance review in Cotonou. The Beninese government has invested billions of CFA francs to subsidize fertilizers and improve production, with notable results in rice and maize production. The country is also the leading cotton producer in West Africa, with 533,590 tons harvested in 2025-2026.