Agricultural Sourcing in Benin
#1 African cotton producer 2025/26 · Soybean, shea, cashew
Benin is the #1 African cotton fibre producer in 2025/26 (~700,000 MT). It is also a major basin for soybean, shea and cashew. BAB relies on certified Beninese producers and processors (ABSS, OECCA-BENIN) for reliable sourcing with documented quality control.
🌾 Key productions
Cotton (~700k MT fibre, #1 Africa), soybean, shea, cashew.
🚢 Port of Cotonou
Main Benin export port, complementary to Lomé for BAB regional volumes.
📅 Seasonality
Cotton: Nov-Mar. Soybean: Oct-Dec. Shea: Jun-Aug. Cashew: Mar-Jun.
Our Benin offer
BAB secures the largest volumes for cotton and soybean from Benin, complementary to Togo sourcing.
| Product | Capacity | Packaging | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton seeds | FCL+ on request | Bulk, big bags, sacks / flexitank for oil | #1 Africa 2025/26 |
| Soybean meal 44-48% | ≥ 200 MT/month | Bulk, big bags, 50 kg sacks | BAB processing |
| Refined soybean oil | 500-1,000 MT/month | 22 MT flexitank | ABSS Benin |
| Crude degummed soybean oil | 500-1,000 MT/month | 22 MT flexitank | Export refineries |
| Shea cake | On request | Bulk, big bags | Feed / biomass |
Benin logistics
- Shipping: Port of Cotonou or rerouted via Lomé
- Certifications: ABSS Benin, OECCA-BENIN for food-grade oil
- Lead time: 4-6 weeks Europe export
- Payment: first order TT before delivery, subsequent LC at sight
📦 Free physical samples
On request, BAB sends physical samples of cotton, meal, degummed oil — for lab validation before firm order.
See also: West Africa · Togo · Cotton seeds · Soybean meal · Request a Quote