Production of unshelled peanuts varies widely because of periodic drought, and production is frequently underreported because of unauthorized sales to processors in neighbouring countries. Total production was estimated at 850,000 tons in 2005.
There is significant variation in the production of unshelled peanuts, influenced by recurring droughts, and this figure is frequently underestimated due to illegal sales to processors in nearby nations. In 2005, the total estimated production was 850,000 tons.