Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea
Benin
Map of Benin
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 | Blaise M. ENOUHERAN |
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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 | – |
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