Which country produces the most shea nuts in the world?
In 2019, Nigeria accounted for more than 39% and Mali accounted for almost 31% of global shea nuts production. The majority of shea butter produced in Nigeria is for domestic consumption. There is also undocumented trade of shea nuts across the country’s borders with Benin, Togo and Ghana.
How many shea nuts are produced in Africa?
Africa produces about 1,760,600 tonnes of raw shea nuts annually. However, more than half of this value is used in domestic applications. Tridge states that Nigeria and Mali are the largest producers of shea kernels in Africa. In 2019, Nigeria accounted for more than 39% and Mali accounted for almost 31% of global shea nuts production.
Does Nigeria produce shea butter?
The majority of shea butter produced in Nigeria is for domestic consumption. There is also undocumented trade of shea nuts across the country’s borders with Benin, Togo and Ghana. There is however a growing investment in processing facilities in Nigeria. This is expected to have an effect on the trade dynamics of shea products in West Africa.
How to increase shea butter exports in Nigeria?
Increasing shea butter exports in Nigeria from current volumes would require expanding domestic processing capacity. Due to a paucity of data on shea nut sales among households included in the NBS (2016) household survey, a comprehensive market assessment could not be conducted.
Which country produces the most shea butter in Africa?
Tridge states that Nigeria and Mali are the largest producers of shea kernels in Africa. In 2019, Nigeria accounted for more than 39% and Mali accounted for almost 31% of global shea nuts production. The majority of shea butter produced in Nigeria is for domestic consumption.
What’s more to Shea Nigeria?
There is more to Shea Nigeria. There are no two truths to this. The Nigerian shea industry is potentially rewarding for all the value chain players. Together, we are building the future of Nigerian Shea. Our philosophy at Shea Nigeria is, building the invalueable support and partnerships to advance the mechanisms and systems to grow the industry.