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Agricultural ExportChapter 08
Complete Guide to Cashew Export from Africa
Africa produces over 60% of the world's raw cashew nuts. Master quality grading, processing value chains, and access premium global markets.
$7B+
Global Market
60%+
Africa's Share
20+
Producer Nations
Top African Cashew Producers
#11,000,000 MT
Côte d'Ivoire
World's largest producer, raw cashew nuts (RCN)
#2250,000 MT
Tanzania
High-quality RCN, growing processing capacity
#3200,000 MT
Nigeria
Major producer, growing local processing industry
#4150,000 MT
Mozambique
Historical producer, rebuilding processing facilities
#5120,000 MT
Ghana
Premium quality, organic production growing
#6100,000 MT
Benin
Significant exporter, transit hub for West Africa
Cashew HS Code Classification
| HS Code | Description | Processing Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 0801.31 | Cashew nuts, in shell | Raw |
| 0801.32 | Cashew nuts, shelled | Processed |
| 2008.19 | Cashew nuts, prepared or preserved | Value-added |
AfCFTA Benefits for Cashew Exporters
Zero Tariffs
Elimination of tariffs on processed cashew products traded between AfCFTA member states
Value Addition
Incentives for in-Africa processing rather than exporting raw cashew nuts to Asia
Rules of Origin
Simplified rules of origin for cashew products processed within the continent