Sustainable Cashew Processing in West Africa
Scaling cashew processing facilities in Ghana, Nigeria, and Ivory Coast to shift from raw exports to value-added products.
Country
Ghana
Nigeria
Ivory Coast
Sector
Post-Harvest Management & Processing
Sub-Sector
Food Processing, Food Packaging, Specialty Foods, Supply Chain
Project status
Open
Investment type & structure
Debt Financing, Equity Investment, Joint Ventures/Partnerships
Total funding required
USD 100 million
Indicative return
~12-18% IRR (indicative, based on similar agribusiness investments)
Investment timeframe
5-10 years
Market size
West Africa produces 58% of the world’s cashew nuts; large export and local consumption potential.
Direct impact
Indirect impact
Business model summary
This project focuses on developing processing capacity in West Africa to reduce dependence on raw nut exports. It aims to create employment, enhance local value addition, and support smallholder cashew farmers through better market access.
Use of funds
- Establishment of processing facilities
- Equipment & machinery purchase
- Quality control systems
- Farmer capacity development
- Export market development