South Africa’s largest cotton producer Benin’s exports are expected to surge 74.73 per cent during January-August 2021. As per reports, the South African country is likely to benefit from President Patrice Talon's re-election for the second term this month, and China's help to Beninese farmers in improving their farm productivity.

In 2019, Benin exported $144.39 million worth of cotton with monthly average of $12.03 million. Last year, its exports declined by 63.21 per cent year-on-year to $53.12 million as COVID-19 restriction hampered trade. The country is improving its bilateral trade relations with China which is supporting it to improve cotton productivity. Some agricultural operators in Benin have joined a one-month training session on Chinese expertise in farm machinery operation.