The cashew sector is gaining fresh momentum as industry leaders reveal that the crop could generate over US$660 million in annual revenue with stronger policy support and better infrastructure. According to the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), this projection was shared during a major stakeholder engagement in Ghana’s Bono Region, where farmers, processors, aggregators, and local leaders met to discuss ways to strengthen the cashew value chain. Cashews remain one of Ghana’s most valuable export commodities, significantly contributing to non‑traditional export earnings and rural employment. Despite this, the sector has struggled with weak regulation, inconsistent pricing, and limited local processing capacity, factors that have held back growth potential.
The TCDA plans to introduce measures to stabilize farm‑gate prices, enforce licensing requirements, and improve transparency across the value chain — all aimed at protecting farmers from market exploitation and attracting investment in processing facilities. Currently, Ghana earns about US$300 million annually from cashew exports, with more than 90% shipped as raw nuts instead of processed kernels — a missed opportunity for value addition that could boost revenue even further
