Shea butter : The Sector
Production data
› Production in 2019 : 190 000 tons
› Average output : 20 kg/plant
› Number of individual producers: about 50 000
› Growing areas : regions of Alibori, Atacora, Borgou, Donga
Market data
› Percentage of fruits processed : 20%
› Local Market : 20%
› Export : 80%
› Contribution to PIB national : 1,23%
Source: Investment and Exports Promotion Agency
Main stakeholders in the sector
› Shea Butter Interprofession (IKB)
› Benin National Federation of Shea Producers – FNPK
