Imports: Mainly whole fresh and frozen fish from West Africa, Europe and Asia
Exports: No significant exports
Port: Cotonou serves as a sea outlet for the Republic of Niger and as a secondary port for Nigeria.
Website | https://agriculture.gouv.bj/ |
Ministry | Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries |
Minister | Mr. Gaston DOSSOUHOUI |
Director | Urbain BRITO |
Head of MCS | Bernard Tossi |
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Length of coastline (km) | 121 |
Area of EEZ (km2) | 30,024 |
Contribution of fish to animal protein consumed | 31.3% |
Contribution of fisheries to GDP | 2.42% |
Bottom trawlers | 5 |
Shrimp trawlers | - |
Pole and line vessels | 7 |
Tuna purse seiners | 3 |
Sardine purse seiners | - |
Longliners | - |