Nigeria stands as the dominant producer of kola nuts globally with a production value of 170.41 thousand metric tons. Ivory Coast and Cameroon follow, with 59.01 and 53.04 thousand metric tons, respectively. Ghana and Sierra Leone contribute moderately with 26.56 and 9.32 thousand metric tons, while Benin has a minor share at 0.629 thousand metric tons.
From 2023 to 2024, Nigeria's production grew by 1.32%, while Ivory Coast saw a slight decrease of 0.47%. Cameroon’s output increased by 1.36%, with Ghana and Sierra Leone also experiencing growth at 1.26% and 1.6% respectively. Benin witnessed a modest rise of 0.39%.
Notable trends to watch:
- Nigeria consistently leads in production with steady growth.
- Ivory Coast may need to address underlying issues to reverse the recent decline.
- Emerging growth in lesser producers like Sierra Leone indicates potential market shifts.
Top countries in Kola Nuts Production by Country
| # | 6 Countries | Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Nigeria | 170,410 | 2023 | +1.25% | +1.32% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Ivory Coast | 59,010 | 2023 | -0.45% | -0.47% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Cameroon | 53,040 | 2023 | +1.22% | +1.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ghana | 26,560 | 2023 | +1.17% | +1.26% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Sierra Leone | 9,320 | 2023 | +1.47% | +1.6% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Benin | 629 | 2023 | +0.32% | +0.39% | View data |