Other nuts production in Nigeria
In 2024 Nigeria produced 7,462 t of other nuts, the 21st largest in the world (0.68% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.6%. The record was 7,657 t in 2022. Area harvested: 2,773 ha, yield 2.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 7,462 t
- World rank
- 21 of 66
- 10-year change
- −0.6%
- Record
- 7,657 t
- 2022
Other nuts in Nigeria, 1985–2024 (tonnes)
Nigeria compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.68%
- 0.78% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 2.7
- world 1.1 (+137%)
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.13
- 10-year change
- −0.6%
- world +14%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Syria | 12,342 | 1.1% |
| 20 | Côte d'Ivoire | 7,809 | 0.72% |
| 21 | Nigeria | 7,462 | 0.68% |
| 22 | Vietnam | 6,144 | 0.56% |
| 23 | Philippines | 5,989 | 0.55% |
Map of world production of other nuts
Share of the world total; Nigeria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,462 | +0.4% | 2,773 | 2.69 |
| 2023 | 7,429 | −3.0% | 2,765 | 2.69 |
| 2022 | 7,657 | +4.9% | 2,757 | 2.78 |
| 2021 | 7,301 | −0.4% | 2,758 | 2.65 |
| 2020 | 7,329 | +0.4% | 2,694 | 2.72 |
| 2019 | 7,297 | +0.3% | 2,698 | 2.70 |
| 2018 | 7,278 | −0.2% | 2,703 | 2.69 |
| 2017 | 7,293 | −0.4% | 2,717 | 2.68 |
| 2016 | 7,321 | −0.9% | 2,733 | 2.68 |
| 2015 | 7,389 | −1.6% | 2,758 | 2.68 |
| 2014 | 7,507 | +4.3% | 2,787 | 2.69 |
| 2013 | 7,200 | +5.4% | 2,750 | 2.62 |
| 2012 | 6,832 | −2.4% | 2,700 | 2.53 |
| 2011 | 7,000 | 0.0% | 2,850 | 2.46 |
| 2010 | 7,000 | +7.7% | 2,800 | 2.50 |
| 2009 | 6,500 | +6.6% | 2,750 | 2.36 |
| 2008 | 6,100 | +11% | 2,700 | 2.26 |
| 2007 | 5,500 | +3.8% | 2,700 | 2.04 |
| 2006 | 5,300 | +2.9% | 2,600 | 2.04 |
| 2005 | 5,150 | +1.0% | 2,550 | 2.02 |
| 2004 | 5,100 | +0.2% | 2,569 | 1.99 |
| 2003 | 5,090 | −0.5% | 2,628 | 1.94 |
| 2002 | 5,116 | −0.7% | 2,721 | 1.88 |
| 2001 | 5,151 | −0.2% | 2,831 | 1.82 |
| 2000 | 5,163 | +0.5% | 2,965 | 1.74 |
| 1999 | 5,137 | +1.9% | 3,458 | 1.49 |
| 1998 | 5,040 | +0.8% | 13,205 | 0.38 |
| 1997 | 5,000 | +25% | 14,144 | 0.35 |
| 1996 | 3,995 | +20% | 11,724 | 0.34 |
| 1995 | 3,316 | +46% | 5,421 | 0.61 |
| 1994 | 2,265 | −25% | 2,500 | 0.91 |
| 1993 | 3,000 | −25% | 2,500 | 1.20 |
| 1992 | 4,000 | −20% | 2,500 | 1.60 |
| 1991 | 5,000 | −17% | 2,500 | 2.00 |
| 1990 | 6,000 | +2,900% | 2,500 | 2.40 |
| 1989 | 200 | 0.0% | 100 | 2.00 |
| 1988 | 200 | 0.0% | 100 | 2.00 |
| 1987 | 200 | −67% | 100 | 2.00 |
| 1986 | 600 | +200% | 300 | 2.00 |
| 1985 | 200 | — | 100 | 2.00 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 61 t USD 17,000
- Exporter rank
- 40 of 88
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of other nuts in Nigeria?
Nigeria produced 7,462 t in 2024, 0.68% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Nigeria rank in the world for production of other nuts?
Nigeria ranked 21st of 66 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 13.3% of the world total.
How has the production of other nuts in Nigeria changed?
It fell by 0.6% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +14% for the world. The record was 7,657 t in 2022.
What is the yield of other nuts in Nigeria?
2.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (7,462 t from 2,773 ha), against a world average of 1.1 t/ha.
Does Nigeria export or import other nuts (excluding wild edible nuts and groundnuts), in shell, n.e.c.?
In 2024 Nigeria reported exports of 61 t (USD 17,000) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Nigeria is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.