Sector footprint
$5.0M in exports
Reported machinery and electrical equipment exports in 2024 across 86 qualifying HS6 products.
Sector export playbook ยท HS 84-85
Benin Machinery and electrical equipment exports
where capability meets demand
Explore Benin's HS 84-85 product portfolio, buyer markets, growth signals, and diversification opportunities. Use this guide to prioritize research, not to treat calculated indicators as guaranteed sales.
Sector exports$5.0M2024 reported value
Products86Qualifying HS6 products
Buyer markets36Markets represented
Average CAGR+28.6%Product-level growth signal
Global sector size$501.0BReported buyer imports
Machinery and electrical equipment capability
How strong is Benin in this sector?
Compare exporter scale with product breadth, buyer demand, growth, and destination reach. A large sector does not remove the need for product, compliance, pricing, and buyer validation.
Global demand
$501.0B buyer imports
The sector's reported buyer import base provides context for product and market prioritization.
How to use the guide
Find the next credible move
Start with products that combine demand and exporter capability, then validate standards, route economics, buyers, and competition.
Product portfolio
Which products anchor the sector?
Each HS6 product is ranked by calculated opportunity and shown with reported market size, exporter exports, growth, and destination reach.
| Product | Global size | Your exports | Opportunity | CAGR | Markets | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 847130Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | $81.4B | $12.7K | $66.6B | +55.2% | 9 | +0.0% |
| HS 851762Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus | $111.8B | $92.7K | $41.2B | +4.0% | 16 | +0.0% |
| HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $37.0B | $5.2K | $25.7B | -5.9% | 10 | +0.0% |
| HS 847330Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units | $36.9B | $25.2K | $14.3B | -0.1% | 8 | +0.0% |
| HS 850440Electrical static converters | $24.5B | $54.7K | $11.0B | -2.4% | 14 | +0.0% |
| HS 854231Electronic integrated circuits: processors and controllers, whether or not combined with memories, converters, logic circuits, amplifiers, clock and timing circuits, or other circuits | $27.4B | $448.3K | $8.3B | +7.4% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 840999Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | $19.6B | $143.8K | $5.7B | +6.0% | 12 | +0.0% |
| HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $3.9B | $46.7 | $4.6B | +17.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 847170Data processing machines: storage units | $9.0B | $16.1K | $3.7B | +7.6% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 853710Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $14.5B | $42.7K | $3.6B | +39.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 850760Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | $2.9B | $61.5 | $3.4B | +15.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 853690Electrical apparatus: n.e.s. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $5.2B | $17.2K | $2.7B | -23.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 847180Data processing machines: automatic, units thereof n.e.s. in heading no. 8471 | $4.5B | $978.2 | $2.5B | -7.0% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 843149Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431 | $9.6B | $229.4K | $2.4B | +22.0% | 7 | +0.0% |
| HS 844399Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 | $8.4B | $1.4K | $2.2B | -35.8% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 854370Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543 | $6.1B | $4.2K | $2.2B | -14.1% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 851770Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | $4.9B | $40.4K | $1.9B | -16.2% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | $7.7B | $57.9K | $1.9B | +590.7% | 4 | +0.0% |
| HS 852852Monitors: other than cathode-ray tube: capable of directly connecting to and designed for use with an automatic data processing machine of heading 84.71 | $2.2B | $392.0 | $1.8B | -12.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842139Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines | $2.1B | $72.4 | $1.4B | -19.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 847990Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | $4.1B | $55.9K | $1.3B | +159.1% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 847150Digital processing units: other than those of subheadings 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same housing one or two of the following types of unit: storage units, input units or output units | $5.8B | $3.0K | $1.2B | +18.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854239Electronic integrated circuits: n.e.c. in heading no. 8542 | $4.5B | $753.0 | $1.2B | -12.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | $2.1B | $1.5K | $1.1B | +258.8% | 5 | +0.0% |
| HS 847160Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing | $1.6B | $298.3 | $936.9M | -13.9% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 854449Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 80 volts, not fitted with connectors | $2.7B | $9.2K | $909.3M | +16.3% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 852351Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $2.3B | $77.3 | $865.3M | -46.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 847141Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit, an input and output unit, whether or not combined | $2.6B | $5.2K | $838.1M | +2.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854430Insulated electric conductors: ignition wiring sets and other wiring sets of a kind used in vehicles, aircraft or ships | $2.3B | $95.2 | $790.6M | -18.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 842129Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2 | $1.5B | $2.9K | $743.6M | +13.7% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 841330Pumps: fuel, lubricating or cooling medium pumps for internal combustion piston engines | $1.8B | $98.7 | $720.1M | -17.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854442Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts, fitted with connectors | $2.7B | $26.2K | $712.6M | +48.2% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | $1.3B | $2.8M | $674.0M | +49.3% | 3 | +0.1% |
| HS 853400Circuits: printed | $1.6B | $167.6K | $667.5M | +90.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841480Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.s. in heading no. 8414 | $2.4B | $38.0 | $644.9M | +146.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 852691Radio navigational aid apparatus | $1.9B | $1.1K | $638.6M | +16.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 853669Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $1.6B | $4.9K | $635.9M | +68.1% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 853890Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | $3.6B | $1.4K | $590.3M | -5.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 848120Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | $803.6M | $1.4K | $573.1M | -19.3% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 850300Electric motors and generators: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502 | $1.7B | $139.9K | $525.9M | -9.1% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 854810Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators | $667.4M | $79.8K | $519.0M | +335.4% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841290Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412 | $1.1B | $3.3K | $507.1M | +65.4% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 843143Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41 | $1.6B | $185.1K | $499.8M | +8.8% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 850213Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | $999.2M | $32.4K | $460.0M | +0.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 842951Front-end shovel loaders | $994.1M | $66.6K | $450.6M | -5.5% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 847989Machines and mechanical appliances: n.e.s. in item no. 8479.8, having individual functions | $1.4B | $2.0K | $448.0M | -53.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842890Lifting machinery: handling, loading or unloading machinery n.e.s. in heading no. 8428 | $716.9M | $130.5 | $443.5M | -6.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 847149Data processing machines: digital, automatic, (not portable, analogue or hybrid), presented in the form of systems, n.e.s. in item no. 8471.41 | $628.1M | $1.5K | $425.7M | +29.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 853650Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | $1.2B | $469.0 | $407.8M | +5.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 843139Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators) | $1.6B | $19.7K | $400.0M | +54.9% | 3 | +0.0% |
| HS 852580Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | $1.1B | $11.0K | $379.1M | +4.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841989Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food | $850.3M | $12.2 | $373.2M | -63.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 843120Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8427 | $1.3B | $30.2K | $356.4M | +41.9% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 854232Electronic integrated circuits: memories | $1.1B | $753.0 | $339.2M | -12.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841459Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | $701.9M | $14.5K | $322.1M | +70.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 840890Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87 | $1.2B | $9.9K | $305.6M | +5.0% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 842959Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50 | $440.3M | $42.6 | $304.7M | -10.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851769Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6 | $905.9M | $10.4K | $269.8M | +28.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 848790Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84 | $536.2M | $371.5 | $265.5M | -8.1% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 850164Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA | $241.8M | $526.3 | $254.0M | -90.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 844332Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network | $551.9M | $169.1 | $253.8M | -52.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852349Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | $968.2M | $2.4K | $251.8M | +26.7% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 841391Pumps: parts thereof | $930.3M | $723.9 | $243.4M | -40.2% | 2 | +0.0% |
| HS 851718Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 | $288.0M | $33.0 | $237.6M | -31.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848330Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings | $331.9M | $46.6 | $236.3M | -68.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841510Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor-driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, window or wall types, self-contained or split-system | $165.9M | $2.5K | $199.0M | -5.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852560Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating reception apparatus | $756.3M | $42.4 | $175.5M | -20.6% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842290Machinery: parts of machinery of heading no. 8422 | $801.8M | $680.3 | $173.8M | -37.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848340Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters | $697.3M | $1.9K | $172.3M | -23.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 851761Base stations | $148.0M | $475.7 | $160.3M | +49.2% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848310Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | $537.0M | $32.7 | $156.6M | -6.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841490Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan | $1.1B | $579.1 | $154.3M | +13.4% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 852990Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | $489.5M | $55.9 | $152.0M | -9.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842131Machinery: intake air filters for internal combustion engines | $208.2M | $4.8 | $141.1M | -8.1% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848390Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts | $403.0M | $766.6 | $139.2M | +0.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854390Electrical machines and apparatus: parts of the electrical goods of heading no. 8543 | $367.3M | $2.1 | $134.1M | -91.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841350Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.s. in heading no. 8413, for liquids | $648.9M | $13.2K | $130.1M | +41.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 850431Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA | $367.5M | $865.8 | $127.2M | +2.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842720Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor | $622.2M | $94.4K | $126.5M | -2.5% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 843390Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers | $139.6M | $123.1 | $126.5M | +84.8% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 848210Ball bearings | $373.2M | $106.1 | $124.3M | +25.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 841221Engines: hydraulic power engines and motors, linear acting (cylinders) | $620.4M | $16.7K | $121.1M | +1.7% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 854233Electronic integrated circuits: amplifiers | $341.3M | $753.0 | $120.6M | -12.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 842490Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated | $296.5M | $184.3 | $118.9M | -4.3% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 847790Machinery: parts of those for working rubber or plastics | $360.1M | $15.3 | $114.9M | -21.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
| HS 840991Engines: parts, suitable for use solely or principally with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines (for other than aircraft) | $489.0M | $600.0 | $113.6M | +17.9% | 1 | +0.0% |
Best markets
Where does sector demand concentrate?
Markets are ranked by calculated opportunity across the qualifying products in this sector view.
USA
USA, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands
8 products represented in the sector.
$53.5B$107.7B reported buyer importsNLD
Netherlands
35 products represented in the sector.
$37.3B$72.1B reported buyer importsDEU
Germany
23 products represented in the sector.
$25.7B$70.5B reported buyer importsMEX
Mexico
18 products represented in the sector.
$24.1B$55.9B reported buyer importsFRA
France
51 products represented in the sector.
$20.8B$57.2B reported buyer importsGBR
United Kingdom
12 products represented in the sector.
$18.8B$36.6B reported buyer importsCZE
Czechia
4 products represented in the sector.
$8.1B$10.3B reported buyer importsCHN
China
10 products represented in the sector.
$7.2B$20.8B reported buyer importsARE
United Arab Emirates
5 products represented in the sector.
$6.7B$6.1B reported buyer importsBEL
Belgium
13 products represented in the sector.
$5.3B$9.3B reported buyer importsZAF
South Africa
5 products represented in the sector.
$3.5B$4.3B reported buyer importsKOR
Republic of Korea
3 products represented in the sector.
$3.4B$6.1B reported buyer importsGrowth stars
Which products show the strongest growth?
Average product-level CAGR is a screening signal. Confirm the latest trend, base effects, buyer quality, and commercial feasibility before acting.
| Product | Average CAGR | Opportunity | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS 848180Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | +590.7% | $1.9B | 4 |
| HS 854810Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric accumulators | +335.4% | $519.0M | 2 |
| HS 852872Reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus: incorporating a colour video display or screen | +258.8% | $1.1B | 5 |
| HS 847990Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | +159.1% | $1.3B | 5 |
| HS 841480Pumps and compressors: for air, vacuum or gas, n.e.s. in heading no. 8414 | +146.2% | $644.9M | 2 |
| HS 853400Circuits: printed | +90.0% | $667.5M | 2 |
| HS 843390Harvesting machinery: parts, including parts of threshing machinery, straw or fodder balers and grass or hay mowers | +84.8% | $126.5M | 1 |
| HS 841459Fans: n.e.c. in item no. 8414.51 | +70.2% | $322.1M | 2 |
| HS 853669Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts | +68.1% | $635.9M | 3 |
| HS 841290Engines: parts, for engines and motors of heading no. 8412 | +65.4% | $507.1M | 3 |
Diversification opportunities
Which products reach the widest buyer base?
Destination count is a simple breadth indicator. It does not measure destination concentration or guarantee resilience.
HS 851762
Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of voice, images or other data, including switching and routing apparatus
16 markets$41.2B calculated opportunityHS 850440
Electrical static converters
14 markets$11.0B calculated opportunityHS 840999
Engines: parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition)
12 markets$5.7B calculated opportunityHS 851712
Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks
10 markets$25.7B calculated opportunityHS 847130
Data processing machines: portable, digital and automatic, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display
9 markets$66.6B calculated opportunityHS 847330
Machines: parts and accessories of automatic data processing, magnetic or optical readers, digital processing units
8 markets$14.3B calculated opportunityHS 843149
Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431
7 markets$2.4B calculated opportunityHS 844399
Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91
5 markets$2.2B calculated opportunityFrequently asked questions
Using the Machinery and electrical equipment export playbook
Practical guidance for interpreting sector scale, growth, product breadth, and buyer markets.
How strong is Benin in this sector?
Compare sector exports, product breadth, buyer markets, growth, and global demand. These signals identify research priorities rather than guarantee market access.
What are growth stars?
Products with higher average reported growth in the screened rows. Validate the time period, base effects, buyer demand, and current exporter position.
What does diversification mean here?
Products reaching more buyer markets in the screened data. Destination breadth is useful context but does not replace concentration, route, or buyer analysis.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.