Why is Benin the leading cotton producer in Africa?
Over the period 2017-2019, cotton production increased by 13.4%, i.e. a record production of 678,000.3 tonnes achieved during the 2018-2019 crop year compared to 597,573.2 tonnes during the 2017-2018 crop year. This performance has enabled Benin to become the leading cotton producer in Africa.
Does Benin produce cottonseed cake?
From 2016 to 2018, Benin went from 3,377 to 18,747 tons of cottonseed cake produced in semi-industrial production units. This production was destined for intra-African exports in markets like Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Studies most notably highlight the great potential of developing cotton by-products in cotton-producing countries like Benin.
Why is Benin a hub for mass palm oil production?
From mechanized processing techniques that allow lower cost prices to a larger production of bulk sales that attract more retailers, Benin has become a hub for mass palm oil manufacturing base. The global market for peanut oil registered a value CAGR of 3.4% from 2016 to 2020.
Can developing cotton by-products improve livelihoods in Benin?
Studies most notably highlight the great potential of developing cotton by-products in cotton-producing countries like Benin. It can improve the livelihoods of farmers, small artisanal, and semi-industrial businesses in vulnerable communities.