Fonio Prices in Benin
| Variety | Market level | Price (US$/kg) | Local (XOF) | MoM | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Export (unit value) | 0.18 | 108 | ▲ 38.7% | n/a | UN Comtrade (unit value) |
As of July 2026, the fonio price in Benin available is US$ 0.18 per kg (108 XOF).
Benin exported 1 tonne of fonio in 2024, valued at US$180, ranking #80 among 81 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country produced 586 tonnes, placing #10 globally with 0.1% of world output, but saw a 35.4% decrease year-on-year. The latest export price is US$0.1763 per kg.
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Production, Exports, Imports & HS Codes - fonio in Benin
Benin exported 1 tonne of fonio in 2024, valued at US$180, ranking #80 among 81 exporters and accounting for 0.0% of global exports. The country produced 586 tonnes, placing #10 globally with 0.1% of world output, but saw a 35.4% decrease year-on-year. The latest export price is US$0.1763 per kg.
Exports UN Comtrade · 2024
In 2024, Benin exported $180 (1 t) of fonio. That ranks #80 worldwide (0% of global exports).
Export value by year (US$)
Export volume by year
Top fonio exporters worldwide UN Comtrade · 2024
- #1 US $26.2M · 16.3%
- #2 France $20.2M · 12.6%
- #3 Romania $14.6M · 9.1%
- #4 Belgium $14.4M · 8.9%
- #5 China $11M · 6.8%
Annual export data Benin · UN Comtrade
| Year | Export value (US$) | Volume | Avg price/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $180 | 1 t | $0.18 |
| 2022 | $245 | 1.9 t | $0.13 |
| 2021 | $2.7K | 7.6 t | $0.36 |
Production FAOSTAT · 2024
Benin produced 585.7 t of fonio in 2024▼ 35.4% YoY. It ranks #10 among producing countries (0.1% of world output).
Production by year (tonnes)
HS Code
fonio is traded under Harmonized System code 1008.90. Trade figures above are compiled for this HS heading.
Sources: trade & HS - UN Comtrade; production - FAOSTAT (FAO); harvest season - FAO GIEWS Crop Calendar. Values are official reported figures.