Shea butter industry losing millions to raw shea nut exports – group
President of the Ghana Shea Butter Employers Association, Rabiatu Abubakari, says Ghana is losing millions of cedis in revenue because a large proportion of raw shea nuts are exported instead of being processed locally. She is calling for stronger government support to protect the local shea butter industry and create more economic opportunities for farmers […]
Ghana's shea butter industry is facing significant losses due to the export of raw shea nuts, according to Rabiatu Abubakari, President of the Ghana Shea Butter Employers Association. She argues that processing these nuts locally could generate millions of cedis in revenue and create jobs for farmers and processors. However, challenges such as limited access to finance, inadequate storage facilities, and the practice of exporting raw shea nuts in their unprocessed state are preventing the industry from thriving.
Abubakari emphasizes that about 70 percent of Ghana's shea nuts are currently being exported, leaving local processors with insufficient supplies and putting income at risk. She advocates for stronger government support, including increased financing and investment in storage facilities, to encourage local processing and reduce the export of raw shea nuts.
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