The cashew tree is a tropical evergreen tree originating from Brazil, that produces the cashew nut and the cashew apple that are high in minerals.
The Nigerian cashew sector is dominated by smallholder farmers numbered at about 25,000 and some commercial plantations, with an average cultivated area of 325,000 hectares, local processing industry is growing gradually while there is a significant rise in export due to increased awareness of the export potential and processing opportunities.
Our Trade Performance
Our cashew kernel exports are increasing fast during recent years, already reaching over 11 million USD. Most kernel exports 80% went to USA in 2018. Raw cashew nut exports are nevertheless still very dominant.