Nigeria produced 358.6 thousand tonnes of Karite nuts (sheanuts) in 2024, a 6.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 8,849 hg/ha, 53% below the Africa average of 18,680 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 338.2 | 9,947 | 340 |
| 2011 | 336.4 | 10,061 | 334.4 |
| 2012 | 362.1 | 10,700 | 338.4 |
| 2013 | 359.3 | 9,924 | 362.1 |
| 2014 | 360 | 9,014 | 399.4 |
| 2015 | 331.5 | 8,135 | 407.5 |
| 2016 | 350.3 | 8,990 | 389.7 |
| 2017 | 358 | 8,863 | 403.9 |
| 2018 | 363.3 | 9,075 | 400.3 |
| 2019 | 366.9 | 9,218 | 398 |
| 2020 | 369.2 | 8,941 | 412.9 |
| 2021 | 361.1 | 8,943 | 403.7 |
| 2022 | 359.3 | 8,875 | 404.9 |
| 2023 | 358.7 | 8,811 | 407.2 |
| 2024 | 358.6 | 8,849 | 405.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.