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Benin boosts industrial growth with new investment code approvals

By sahel-express / April 23, 2026

Following a Council of Ministers session led by President Patrice Talon on April 22, 2026, four major industrial entities have been authorized to operate under the national Investment Code. These projects span water production, chemical manufacturing, and agribusiness, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s productive capacity.

The Beninese government is accelerating its mission to transform the country into a regional industrial powerhouse. By integrating these four companies into preferential regimes, the state provides tax breaks, customs exemptions, and administrative support to attract capital and foster local employment.

Strategic distribution across four sectors

The new installations follow a strategic geographical and sectoral distribution designed to diversify the economy:

  • EAU TECHNOLOGIE ENVIRONNEMENT SA will utilize a specific investment regime to scale up mineral water production in the Gakpé industrial zone, addressing rising local needs.
  • The construction industry will benefit from the SOCIÉTÉ BÉNINO-TUNISIENNE DE COMMERCE SARL. Operating under Regime A, this firm will set up a paint manufacturing plant in the commercial hub of Sèmè-Podji.
  • Agribusiness receives a boost in Azonsa, where BNS AGRI INDUSTRIE SARL (Regime B) will process soybeans into crude oil and meal, enhancing the local agricultural value chain.
  • In Allada, LIBS BENIN SARL will launch an industrial complex under Regime B to produce mineral water and canned beer, targeting a growing market segment.

Anticipated social and economic impact

Beyond economic statistics, the government emphasizes the social benefits of these initiatives. These projects are expected to generate numerous direct and indirect jobs for Beninese youth.

By facilitating these installations, the state reinforces its commitment to moving from an import-dependent model to a competitive “Made in Benin” economy. This structural transformation aims to build a more resilient and self-sufficient national market.

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