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Benin | GDIZ

Pineapple opportunity

Pineapple is one of Benin’s main export products, with a quality rated highly in regional and international markets. Currently, export worthy and domestically consumed pineapple is produced mainly in 6 communes of Benin with the largest quantity of production in the commune of Allada.

Pineapple CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN Benin GDIZ

3rd

largest producer of pineapples in the world

~ USD 50 million

Raw pineapple product value

~ USD 200 million

Export potential transformation worth

Pineapple Business Advantages in Benin GDIZ

Africa's Top Producer: Benin ranks high among Africa's pineapple producers, boasting an annual output exceeding 300,000 metric tons.
Fair Trade Certified Product: Two varieties are produced: “pain de sucre” (90%) and “cayenne smooth” (10%); Pain de sucre labelled “Made in Benin. Beninese pineapples are renowned for their sweetness and excellent shelf life, making them a prized commodity in regional and international markets.
Strategic Location: Situated close to the economic capital Cotonou and major transportation routes, the GDIZ facilitates efficient distribution of pineapples to domestic and international markets.
Processing Power: Value-added processing facilities within the GDIZ allow investors to transform pineapples into diverse products like juice, jams, dried fruit, and even biofuels, maximizing profit potential.