This is a best prospect industry sector for this country. Includes a market overview and trade data.
Last Published: 3/1/2019

Overview

The Government of Benin’s action plan (French Acronym PAG) is the country’s largest planned infrastructure venture in recent history.  It envisions a set of Public Private Partnerships suitable for foreign investment, and includes projects such as construction of a new international airport, the proposed extension and modernization of Benin’s seaport, and improving or building new roads supporting major transport routes.  At an estimated $2 billion, the Benin-Niger railway is another key project that calls for the rehabilitation and extension of 1000 km of railway infrastructure from Cotonou to Niamey.  These projects have the potential to greatly increase regional trade and significantly boost container traffic at the Port.  The tourism sector is growing with the construction of new hotels in Cotonou, and with the PAG’s planned expansion of tourism facilities in several parts of the country.  The PAG also foresees a significant increase in water infrastructure to fulfill its goal of bringing potable water to rural populations.

Leading Sub-Sectors

Best products/prospects include road, airport, seaport, and railway construction, water supply infrastructure, and construction of hotels, housing, and commercial centers.

Opportunities

Benin is in dire need of improved road infrastructure.  The government is dedicated to realizing the projects laid out in the PAG, which is the best opportunity to potential investors to tap into the Beninese market in this sector.

Web Resources

www.gouv.bj
The government’s website about the PAG
 

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