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Introduction and structuring of the cotton industry
- Introduction of cotton growing in Benin.
- Structuring of the sector and creation of the first cooperatives.
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Cotton Benin: The excellence of cotton that nourishes, preserves, and inspires
Cotton Bénin
The excellence of Benin Cotton
Cotton Benin is the official label that embodies the excellence of cotton produced and processed in Benin. Carrying the flag of the National Association of Cotton Ginners (ANEC), this designation guarantees high-quality fiber cultivated under strict environmental and social standards.
Cotton Bénin symbolizes refined craftsmanship and an organized industry, reflecting the nation's ambition to establish itself as a global benchmark in performance, responsibility, and transparency.
Choosing Cotton Benin means opting for authentic, responsible, and exceptional cotton.
A Country with high cotton potential
Benin, a West African country recognized for its political stability and democratic governance for over 30 years, enjoys robust economic growth driven by ambitious structural reforms.
Its economy is anchored in agriculture—Benin is the leading cotton producer in West Africa—and bolstered by informal trade with Nigeria. With a GDP growth rate of 6.5% and controlled inflation, the country has earned the confidence of international financial institutions.
Strategically located within ECOWAS, near Lagos and major West African capitals, Benin serves as an ideal hub for business. The government’s clear development vision, expressed through the Government Action Program (PAG), is complemented by an increasingly favorable entrepreneurial environment.
Transparent taxation, legal security, and numerous investment opportunities make Benin a compelling choice for foreign investors. The country also charms with its welcoming lifestyle, natural heritage, and hospitable population.
A deeply rooted history
Since its introduction in the 1960s, cotton has become a cornerstone of Benin’s national economy. The evolution can be charted as follows:
1960
Government support policies and progressive liberalization of the sector.
- Implementation of a government support policy.
- Libéralisation progressive de la filière coton.
Recovery and reprivatization
The industry underwent re-control and reprivatization.
Regional leadership
Sector opening to private actors and restructuring aimed at boosting international competitiveness.
National Association of Cotton Ginners (ANEC)
The Association Nationale des Égreneurs de Coton du Bénin (ANEC) brings together all companies involved in cotton-ginning in Benin
By uniting the sector’s key players, ANEC plays a strategic role in guaranteeing high-quality, traceable cotton that meets international market requirements. ANEC actively engages in certification, labeling initiatives, and proudly promotes Cotton Bénin at major international textile events.
OUR MEMBERS
ANEC brings together Benin's leading cotton ginning companies, united by their desire to offer top-quality cotton to international markets.
Label Cotton Benin (LCB)
