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Cashew

Benin | GDIZ

Cashew opportunity

With a targeted processing of 150,000 MT by 2026, Benin holds the title of 3rd largest Cashew producer in West Africa.

With a targeted processing of 150,000 MT by 2026, Benin holds the title of 3rd largest Cashew producer in West Africa.

Cashew by-product markets
Cashew Kernel

Cashew Kernel

Cashew Value-Add (Salted, Roasted, Flavoured)

Cashew Value-Add (Salted, Roasted, Flavoured)

Cashew Milk

Cashew Milk

Cashew Powder

Cashew Powder

Cashew Peels, Testa or Husk

Cashew Peels, Testa or Husk

Cashew Livestock Feed

Cashew Livestock Feed

CNSL Oil (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid)

CNSL Oil (Cashew Nut Shell Liquid)

Cashew Charcoal

Cashew Charcoal

Cashew Dust Fuel

Cashew Dust Fuel

Cashew Shell Cakes

Cashew Shell Cakes

Cashew CAPABILITIES & FACILITIES IN Benin GDIZ
Cashew Processing Facilities in Benin GDIZ

3rd

largest Cashew producer in West Africa

50,000

tonnes cashew exported in 2021

150k metric tons

targeted cashew processing capacity by 2026

Benin
Cashew Business In Benin GDIZ: KEY ADVANTAGES FOR INVESTORS
  • Cashew production is a key contributor to Benin’s agricultural sector, with the country ranking as one of the top cashew-producing nations in the world. According to data from the International Trade Centre, Benin exported over 50,000 metric tons of cashews in 2021, with a total value of over $100 million. The vast majority of these exports went to India, Vietnam, and the European Union, with smaller amounts going to other countries in Africa and Asia.
  • With a focus on sustainability and quality, Benin is quickly becoming a major player in the global market for these delicious and versatile nuts.
  • With a targeted processing of 150,000 MT by 2026, Benin holds the title of 3rd largest Cashew producer in West Africa. As a large player in this endeavour, the GDIZ continues its journey in creating a virtuous ecosystem to promote the establishment of local businesses as well as direct investments from abroad (FDI approved) to Benin, thus supporting the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and facilitating the export and local distribution of high value added products.
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