Cashew Export
West Africa's Cashew Advantage
Origin Sourcing, Trade Execution, and Logistics Integration
Côte d'Ivoire is one of the world's leading cashew-producing countries. IPF connects this origin supply to international markets through reliable procurement, logistics, and export execution.
- 140,000 t
- Annual export production
- 200,000
- Jobs in cashew cultivation
- 45%
- West Africa share of global production
- 350 CFA/kg
- 2022 reference price
Fig. I Raw cashew harvestAbidjan Chapter 01 / 03
A Major Agricultural Export Crop
Cashew nuts are an important agricultural export revenue source for Côte d'Ivoire, with annual export production of nearly 140,000 tons — making it the second-largest agricultural export product after cotton. Cashew cultivation employs approximately 200,000 people, making it a cornerstone crop for rural livelihoods.
Fig. II Origin sourcingAbidjan Chapter 02 / 03
West Africa's Strategic Position
West Africa accounts for roughly 45% of global cashew production, with Côte d'Ivoire contributing nearly half of that volume — alongside Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, and Ghana. Annual harvest volumes are expected to reach around one million tons, providing a strong foundation for efficient procurement and export execution.
Fig. III Export routeAbidjan Chapter 03 / 03
Processing Gap & Export Opportunity
Although Africa is one of the world's largest cashew-producing regions, its processing capacity remains limited. South Asia — particularly India, Vietnam, and Cambodia — accounts for approximately 90% of global cashew processing, while Tanzania, Mozambique, Indonesia, and Brazil produce the remaining 10% of global output. In Côte d'Ivoire, foreign buyers have historically acquired about 80% of raw output. Stabilising prices, upgrading the cashew industry chain, and promoting local processing are key development directions — and a clear opportunity for IPF.
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IPF's Role in the Cashew Chain
By linking origin supply, logistics infrastructure, and international market access, IPF is positioned to strengthen the cashew export chain and support the next stage of value creation in Côte d'Ivoire.