Which frozen products do you offer for Benin?
Poultry (chicken leg quarters and wings, turkey wings and drumsticks, gizzards, paws), fish (horse mackerel, mackerel, tilapia, sardinella, hake), pork (feet, heads, neck bones) and fries.
What we offer for Benin
| Family | Most requested products | Origin | Container | Detailed page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen poultry | Chicken leg quarters, chicken wings, turkey wings and drumsticks, gizzards, chicken paws and feet | EU, slaughtered in Poland for leg quarters | 40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t | Frozen poultry to Benin |
| Frozen fish | Horse mackerel, mackerel, tilapia, sardinella, hake | North-East and Central-East Atlantic, Chile and Peru, farmed in Vietnam and China | 40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t | Frozen fish to Benin |
| Frozen pork | Front and hind feet, whole and half heads, neck bones, tails, masks | EU-approved plants | 40' reefer at -18 °C, about 26 t | Frozen pork to Benin |
| Frozen fries | 9×9 and 7×7 mm fries, regular cut | EU | 40' reefer at -18 °C, about 24–25 t | Frozen fries to Benin |
Poultry: frozen poultry imports into Benin are subject to the authorisations and quotas set by the government. The importer confirms its authorisation before each order. We adjust volume and loading schedule accordingly.
Port and transit
- Cotonou: discharge port for all our shipments to Benin.
- Transit: about 22–25 days from Northern European ports with the fastest service, depending on the carrier.
- Incoterms: CIF Cotonou by default; CFR (we pay the freight, you insure the goods) and FOB (you arrange the freight) on request.
Documents and controls in Cotonou
- Health or veterinary certificate from the competent authority of the origin country.
- Certificate of origin, invoice, packing list and bill of lading.
- Halal certificate on request for poultry, per full container.
- SGS pre-shipment inspection and temperature recorder on request.
- In Benin, Bénin Control, mandated by the State, issues a documentary verification certificate (AVD). Documents can be submitted as soon as the goods ship, before the vessel arrives. At Cotonou port, containers are scanned, and operations on frozen products follow the safety rules set by the port. We send all documents at loading so your forwarder can prepare the file in time.
How to order
- Tell us the product, size, volume and, for poultry, your import authorisation.
- We send a firm offer, valid for a few days.
- The contract or proforma invoice sets the price, Incoterm and payment terms, agreed contract by contract.
- We arrange loading and send the documents at departure for Bénin Control's documentary verification.
FAQ
Can frozen poultry be imported into Benin?
Yes, within the authorisations and quotas set by the government. The importer confirms its authorisation before ordering, and we adjust volume and schedule.
What is the minimum order?
One full container. A reefer can combine several compatible products, for example chicken leg quarters and wings.
Which port do you deliver to?
Cotonou.
How long is the transit?
About 22–25 days from Northern Europe with the fastest service, depending on the carrier.
Is a pre-shipment inspection required?
It is not mandatory for Benin. Controls take place in Cotonou through Bénin Control (documentary verification and scanning). We can arrange an SGS pre-shipment inspection if you request it.
Which documents are needed to clear customs in Cotonou?
The origin health certificate, the certificate of origin and the full commercial set, together with Bénin Control's documentary verification certificate requested by your forwarder.
How are payment terms set?
They are agreed for each contract and stated in the proforma invoice.