Key Market Indicators
In 2018, Benin imported $1.7 million worth of zinc, a dramatic drop of 87 percent compared to 2017. Since 2003, demand has decreased by 42 percent. The same year, Benin was the 91st largest zinc exporter in the world, with exports totaling $90,740. That's up 110 percent compared to the previous year, but still behind countries like Azerbaijan, Belgium, Canada and Australia.