Ghana produced 34.9 thousand tonnes of Karite nuts (sheanuts) in 2024, a -4.9% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 10,582 hg/ha, 43% below the Africa average of 18,680 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 36.7 | 12,711 | 28.9 |
| 2011 | 32.7 | 10,885 | 30 |
| 2012 | 33.3 | 10,921 | 30.5 |
| 2013 | 33.6 | 11,026 | 30.5 |
| 2014 | 34.3 | 11,065 | 31 |
| 2015 | 34.3 | 10,899 | 31.5 |
| 2016 | 34.3 | 10,376 | 33.1 |
| 2017 | 33.8 | 10,609 | 31.8 |
| 2018 | 33.4 | 10,585 | 31.6 |
| 2019 | 33.2 | 10,528 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | 33.4 | 10,459 | 31.9 |
| 2021 | 34.4 | 10,415 | 33 |
| 2022 | 34.6 | 10,404 | 33.3 |
| 2023 | 34.8 | 10,620 | 32.7 |
| 2024 | 34.9 | 10,582 | 33 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.