Overview
In Benin, some construction materials such as cements (by Ciments du Benin, Nouvelle Cimenterie du Benin, etc..) are produced in place. Some materials like irons, roof, water pumps, tents, pipes, computer / IT equipment and office furniture are imported and mostly procured internationally. The above stated commodities can be found at marketplaces and at retailers listed in the contact sections of this assessment.
There is very little manufacturing in Benin. The biggest zones of factories are in Nigeria and most of the stock and equipment come from Nigerian markets.
Strategically, for humanitarian organisations there is an UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) based in Accra, Ghana to cover needs in the region.
For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link.
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Primary Goods / Commodities Available |
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Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title) |
Comments |
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24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel |
i.e. fuel wood, crude fertilizers, sand/stone/gravel |
Locally available |
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51 to 59 - Chemical and related products |
i.e. chlorine, pharmaceuticals, soaps, plastic tubes/pipes, chemical fertilizers |
Imported to Benin markets |
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61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material |
i.e. rubber tyres, wood pallets, textiles, cement, iron/steel pipe fittings, copper wire, metal tanks |
Imported to Benin markets |
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71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment |
i.e. engine/machine parts, generators, sewing machines, pumps, telecoms equipment, vehicles |
Imported to Benin markets |
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81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles |
i.e. prefabricated buildings, lighting fixtures, furniture, clothing, medical/surgical instruments |
Imported to Benin markets |
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91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere |
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Imported to Benin markets |
**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.
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