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  • Where is shea nut grown in Nigeria?
  • Shea nut farming is predominantly carried out in the northern regions of Nigeria, with Niger State being the largest producer. Shea nut production is concentrated in the northern part of Nigeria, with Niger State leading the charge. Other notable producing states include Kwara, Kogi, Kebbi, and Kaduna. Major Producing States
  • 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 nut in the world?
  • Nigeria is a major player in the global shea nut market, contributing about 45% of the world's total production. Shea nut farming is predominantly carried out in the northern regions of Nigeria, with Niger State being the largest producer. Shea nut production is concentrated in the northern part of Nigeria, with Niger State leading the charge.
  • Where can I buy a shea nut?
  • Nexa is the right place for you! Nigeria is a major player in the global shea nut market, contributing about 45% of the world's total production. Shea nut farming is predominantly carried out in the northern regions of Nigeria, with Niger State being the largest producer.
  • Where does shea butter grow in Nigeria?
  • In Nigeria, Shea tree grows in Niger, Kwara, Kebbi, Kaduna, Kogi, Benue, Ogun and Oyo States. Shea butter, a slightly yellowish or ivory-coloured fat, is widely used in cosmetics as a moisturizer, salve or lotion.
  • Where are shea trees found in Nigeria?
  • In Nigeria the Shea trees are found in thirteen states including: Adamawa, Benue, Borno, Kaduna, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Ondo, Oyo, Sokoto and Taraba states while not large volume compared to other crops in the country, Shea is a very important cash crop for mainly rural women.