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  • 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Which countries produce shea butter?
  • Countries leading the production and export of shea butter include Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana and Sudan. A healthy, mature shea tree can produce up to 50 kgs of fruit in a good year. Is Shea Butter Faithful to Nature? Yes. Shea butter is an all-natural ingredient with amazing beauty benefits.
  • Where do Shea trees grow?
  • Shea trees thrive especially well in hot, tropical areas averaging 900 mm - 1200 mm rainfall a year and aren't too picky about soil conditions. Its found all across the dry savannah belt, north of the equator. Countries leading the production and export of shea butter include Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana and Sudan.