Underscoring substantial promise, manufacturing currently contributes about 13% of Benin’s GDP driven by food processing, cement and textiles production domains, though most firms remain informal, fragmented and rely on imported inputs that constrain scale economies essential for global competitiveness advancement. However, favorable demographics, rising local demand and Africa FTAs participation signal strong turnaround potential if capabilities get enhanced around quality certifications, integrated supply chains development and export facilitation zones leveraging port proximity and strategic location offering territorial access advantages between West and Central African markets.
As experts assisting African manufacturers refine strategies earlier, consulting firm RFC offers made-to-order recommendations elevating output and access. Our solutions portfolios encompass productivity blueprint framing, technology integration guidelines and clusters formation advisory designed to directly uplift production volumes sustainably while aligning African integration priorities.