901 Shopify Stores in Benin: Stats & Trends (2026)
We track 901 active Shopify stores in Benin, with 256 newly added in the last 30 days (28% of the current base). Among stores with catalog data, the most common product count range is 1-9, with prices typically in the Under $25 range. The leading categories are Health, Apparel & Accessories, Electronics. 22% maintain social media profiles — Facebook leads — and 38% run Meta ad campaigns.
Growth trend
Stores newly indexed each month over the past 12 months
256 new stores were added in the past 30 days — 28% of the total, making this one of the fastest-growing areas on the platform. This is above the Shopify average of 7%.
Products & categories
How many products stores carry, plus category breakdown.
Categories are non-exclusive -- a store can belong to more than one category, so percentages may add up to more than 100%.
Among stores with catalog data, most have smaller catalogs in the 1-9 product range. The average is higher at 169 because some stores carry much larger inventories. That's smaller than the Shopify average of 452. The most popular store categories in this market are Health, Apparel & Accessories, Electronics.
Pricing & currencies
How products are priced, plus the currencies stores list in.
Among stores with pricing data, the most common price range is Under $25. The average is higher at $124 because some stores price much higher, pulling it up. That's below the Shopify average of $204.
Popular apps
The most popular are Printful: Print on Demand, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Loox: Product Reviews App & AI.
Marketing & analytics tools
Facebook Pixel (7%), Google Analytics (5%), Google Tag Manager (2%).
Popular themes
The most used are Sense, Dawn, Story Thème.
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Province and city-level distribution within Benin
| Province | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| England | 29 | 3% |
| California | 11 | 1% |
| Texas | 9 | 1% |
| Ontario | 8 | 1% |
| Florida | 6 | 1% |
| New York | 6 | 1% |
| Kowloon | 5 | 1% |
| New South Wales | 5 | 1% |
| Colorado | 4 | 0% |
| City | Stores | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cotonou | 212 | 24% |
| Abomey Calavi | 62 | 7% |
| Cotonou | 23 | 3% |
| Porto-Novo | 22 | 2% |
| Cotonou | 21 | 2% |
| Godomey | 15 | 2% |
| Cotonou | 10 | 1% |
| London | 10 | 1% |
| Calavi | 8 | 1% |
Representative stores
A varied sample — weighted by data completeness, refreshed daily
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How many Shopify stores are in Benin?
Our database tracks 901 active Shopify stores in Benin.
How fast is the Benin Shopify market growing?
In the past 30 days, 256 new Shopify stores were indexed in Benin, reflecting a 28% monthly growth rate.
What is the average catalog size for Benin Shopify stores?
Among Shopify stores in Benin with catalog data, the average is about 169 products. The most common catalog size range is 1-9.
What are the most popular apps among Benin Shopify stores?
The top apps are Printful: Print on Demand, Klaviyo: Email Marketing & SMS, Loox: Product Reviews App & AI. The complete ranked list is in the Popular Apps section on this page.
How often is the data updated?
The data is updated weekly. Most store records are refreshed within a few days of any change.
Can I export the data?
Yes. All paid plans include CSV exports. You can use the data for lead generation, market research, and competitor analysis.
Social media platforms
Facebook (18%), Instagram (13%), YouTube (4%).
Social media presence is relatively low at 22%, with 38% running Meta ads. That's 44 percentage points below the Shopify average of 66%.