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May 28, 2021
How to Start Cashew Nut Processing Business in Africa?
Africa is the main producer of cashew nuts in the world, but the cashew nut processing industry is very lacking. Recently, many African countries have also introduced policies to support the development of the cashew nut processing industry. This is a good time for investment. So how to start cashew nut processing business in Africa?
Usually we need to confirm one by one according to the following steps, and then start the cashew nut processing business.
1. Import and export of cashew industry:
Usually we need to confirm one by one according to the following steps, and then start the cashew nut processing business.
1. Import and export of cashew industry:
About 90% of the raw cashews traded in the global market come from Africa, but less than 15% of the cashews are processed in Africa, and more than 85% of the cashews are exported to Asia for shelling and processing. The price is 3.5 of the original cashews. Times. In Europe and North America, cashew nuts are also roasted, seasoned, packaged, etc., with higher added value, and the price is 8.5 times that of the original cashew nuts.
2. Cashew industry demand:
Statistical analysis of the downstream market’s total demand for cashew industry commodities; at the same time, analysis of the downstream industry’s demand scale, demand structure, and regional structure of total demand.
3. Selection of cashew nut processing plant site:
In order to give full play to its economic benefits and comprehensively consider various factors such as the environment, the general principles for site selection of the cashew project are as follows:
- There are convenient transportation conditions with the cashew production area. After Côte d’Ivoire, the main producer of cashews, the main producers are Tanzania, Nigeria, Benin, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and Ghana. These countries can be used as a reference for plant construction.
- The geographical conditions are good, and there is sufficient development potential.
- The urban infrastructure and other supporting facilities are relatively complete, such as power supply, water supply, roads, and lighting.
- Comprehensively compare multiple land costs and choose the most economical one.
- labor cost. The labor cost in Africa is generally low.
4. Purchase cashew nut processing equipment:
Advanced production technology and equipment are the key to ensuring product quality, so strict selection must be made. The principles of equipment selection are as follows:
- The selected equipment must have high production efficiency, reduce labor intensity, and meet the requirements of production scale.
- While fully considering the advancement and applicability of the equipment, comprehensively consider the cost performance and life span of each equipment.
- Select high-quality cashew processing equipment suppliers. The equipment delivery date should be selected to meet the needs of the project schedule, with good after-sales service, timely installation and commissioning, reliable, and equipment manufacturers that can provide spare parts in a timely manner.
After the planning and analysis of the above steps, it is basically possible to clarify the location of the African cashew nut factory, the final cashew nut product, processing technology, and processing equipment. Of course, in a more perfect cashew nut processing plan, you may also need to consider the environment, waste disposal, etc., and require more analysis.
When you are ready, you can start the cashew nut processing business.