The Director General of Benin’s National Agency for Market Management (Anagem), Eunice Loisel Kiniffo, has outlined the government’s revised tariff structure for traders operating in modern markets.
The new fees, which take effect on July 1, 2025, are part of ongoing efforts to regulate and modernize market management across the country.
Speaking on Bip Radio, Kiniffo confirmed that a standard daily fee of 600 CFA francs will be levied on general traders.
Butchers and fishmongers, whose operations typically demand more water and electricity, will pay a slightly higher rate of 700 CFA francs per day.
“The amounts vary depending on whether the market is in an urban or regional area,” Kiniffo clarified. She noted that markets in regional zones, particularly those operating weekly, will see daily charges of up to 1,600 CFA francs.
Periodic markets, including those in Pahou, Glazoué, Ouèdo, and Natitingou, will be subject to daily fees averaging around 1,200 CFA francs.
A further distinction has been made between shop occupants and stall vendors. Shop owners began paying their required fees at the start of the year, while stall vendors have yet to be charged.
“To date, no royalty fees have been collected from stall vendors,” Kiniffo explained.
Anagem is set to launch a comprehensive awareness campaign to ensure transparency and proper implementation of the new pricing model.
“In a few days, we will publicize the tariffs by citing each market,” she announced, emphasizing the agency’s intent to clearly communicate all relevant details.
The updated tariff framework marks a significant step in Benin’s ongoing market reforms, aimed at improving service delivery and infrastructure through better resource allocation and regulation.
