United States / Benin

Overview In January 2024, United States exported $11.7M and imported $2.29M from Benin, resulting in a positive trade balance of $9.4M. Between January 2023 and January 2024 the exports of United States have decreased by $-7.76M (-39.9%) from $19.4M to $11.7M, while imports increased by $2.13M (1.34k%) from $159k to $2.29M.

Trade In January 2024, the top exports of United States to Benin were Cars ($10.9M), Motor vehicles; parts and accessories (8701... ($3.66M), Poultry Meat ($1.89M), Knitting Machine Accessories ($1.04M), and Other Edible Preparations ($1.02M). In January 2024 the top imports of United States from Benin were Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($78.1k), Other Furniture ($77.3k), Other Pure Vegetable Oils ($2.78k), and Commodities not elsewhere specified ($813).

Origins In January 2024 the exports of United States were mainly from Texas ($2.73M), Georgia ($1.3M), Maryland ($1.04M), Florida ($832k), and Louisiana ($777k), while imports destinations were mainly Pennsylvania ($1.6M), Illinois ($235k), Alabama ($203k), New Jersey ($185k), and Florida ($52.4k).

Growth In January 2024, the decrease in United States's year-by-year exports to Benin was explained primarily by an decrease in product exports in Cars ($-1.16M or -9.63%), Poultry Meat ($-529k or -21.9%), and Vinyl Chloride Polymers ($-357k or -85.1%). In January 2024, the increase in United States's year-by-year imports  from Benin was explained primarily by an increase in product imports  in Coconuts, Brazil Nuts, and Cashews ($67.8k or 663%).