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  • How to process shea nut kernels?
  • For processing Shea nut kernels, we need a combination of mechanical pressing unit ( Oil Mill ) and solvent extraction plant (SEP). The following are steps involved in Shea Butter Extraction Plant : Shea nut kernels are separated and cleaned to remove impurities such as dust, metal, plant stalks.
  • What is the shea butter export market?
  • The shea export market traditionally traded raw shea kernels rather than shea butter or other finished products. However, as shea applications have evolved and processing methods have improved, shea butter exports have increased as producing countries invest in more advanced equipment.
  • What is the global demand for shea butter?
  • The global demand is valued at about $10 billion and is projected to be over $30 billion by 2020. Shea butter is rich in Vitamins A, E and F. It is used as cooking oil, in the cosmetics industry to make skin moisturizers and hair-care products, and also as an ingredient in pharmaceutical industries.
  • How many raw shea nuts are produced in Africa?
  • Africa produces approximately 1,760,000 metric tons (MT) of raw shea nuts a year, and historically, most of this stayed within the African continent to supply domestic demand. The shea export market traditionally traded raw shea kernels rather than shea butter or other finished products.
  • Which country produces the most shea nut?
  • ... of the po- tentials of shea nut indicate that major producing countries are found in West Africa. Available data from FAOSTAT (2013), shows that Nigeria has the highest potential of shea nut pro- duction.
  • What countries produce shea butter?
  • The main shea nut producing countries include Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Togo, and Guinea. The total production capacity of these countries was estimated at 600,000 tons with 350,000 tons exported in 2008. Almost every part of the shea butter tree has its use. The wood is termite resistant and used for building.