Benin produced 86.3 thousand tonnes of Karite nuts (sheanuts) in 2024, a 558.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 16,124 hg/ha, 14% below the Africa average of 18,680 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 13.1 | 19,397 | 6.8 |
| 2011 | 13 | 18,310 | 7.1 |
| 2012 | 14 | 19,444 | 7.2 |
| 2013 | 15 | 19,231 | 7.8 |
| 2014 | 24.4 | 18,526 | 13.2 |
| 2015 | 33.1 | 18,350 | 18 |
| 2016 | 50 | 18,151 | 27.5 |
| 2017 | 61.5 | 17,799 | 34.6 |
| 2018 | 72.6 | 17,551 | 41.4 |
| 2019 | 85 | 17,292 | 49.2 |
| 2020 | 70 | 16,998 | 41.2 |
| 2021 | 70 | 16,792 | 41.7 |
| 2022 | 66.8 | 16,581 | 40.3 |
| 2023 | 82.5 | 16,353 | 50.5 |
| 2024 | 86.3 | 16,124 | 53.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.