A Review of the Constraints and Prospects of Shea Butter Processing in Ghana and Burkina Faso

Abu Ibrahim Azebre
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Abu Ibrahim Azebre: Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, C. K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2025, vol. 12, issue 3, 385-390

Abstract: Shea butter, extracted from the nuts of the Vitellaria paradoxa tree, holds a crucial position in the global market, particularly within the cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food industries. This review paper investigates the constraints and prospects of Shea butter processing in Ghana and Burkina Faso, two leading producers. Key challenges include gender inequality, environmental degradation, lack of mechanization, financial and market barriers, and weak institutional support. However, there are substantial opportunities for economic growth, women’s empowerment, and sustainable development within the industry. The paper recommends Governments in Ghana and Burkina Faso to address gender disparities in the Shea butter value chain by improving women’s access to resources and supporting cooperatives. Policies should promote sustainability through incentives and certification schemes, while infrastructure investment can enhance market access. Financial institutions should offer tailored credit, and research should focus on sustainable processing, gender equity, and Shea waste valorization.

Date: 2025
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