Agriculture & Land
Ghana should prioritize local cashew processing for jobs and exports
The News
The Association of Cashew Processors Ghana urges greater support for domestic cashew value addition, noting that while the country produces approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually, only a small proportion is processed locally, limiting economic benefits. The association says existing processing infrastructure remains underutilized due to limited access to raw materials, despite Ghana having invested in developing processing capacity and skilled labour.
Why it matters
Ghana's underutilization of local cashew processing capacity represents a missed opportunity for job creation and export earnings in a key agricultural sector.
14 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →