HOW DOES THE HORMUZ BLOCKADE AFFECT THE CASHEW SECTOR?
The ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is sending shockwaves across global trade, with oil prices projected to remain above $100 per barrel through 2027. For the cashew industry, this is not a short-term disruption; it is a structural challenge affecting the entire cashew value chain. As fuel prices surge, logistics costs increase […]
CÔTE D’IVOIRE LEADS WITH 82% OF CASHEW KERNEL OUTPUT IN WEST AFRICA
With nearly 82% of West Africa’s cashew kernel output, Côte d’Ivoire has firmly established itself as the region’s leading cashew processing hub. In 2025 alone, the country processed around 600,000 tons of raw cashew nuts – driving a 51% surge in regional processing volume and signaling a decisive move away from raw nut exports toward […]
Africa’s major shift toward domestic cashew processing
Africa’s cashew sector plays a significant role in global production. Across the continent, producing countries are increasingly shifting toward deeper processing to capture greater value at origin and strengthen their integration into the global cashew value chain. Africa’s cashew industry is entering a new phase of structural growth, with a projected compound annual growth […]
GHANA MOVES TO END RAW CASHEW EXPORTS AND BUILD DOMESTIC PROCESSING POWER
Ghana’s decision to ban raw cashew exports marks a decisive turning point for the country’s agricultural sector. Announced by President John Dramani Mahama at the Ghana Tree Crops Investment Summit and Exhibition 2026, the policy aims to accelerate domestic processing and retain more value from the cashew nuts within Ghana’s economy. With approximately 250,000 […]
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM PSL MACHINERY
As we welcome the new year, PSL Machinery looks back with pride and gratitude on a year filled with meaningful milestones and remarkable achievements. Over the past year, we have successfully expanded our global footprint, met and partnered with industry leaders from around the world, and signed numerous cooperation agreements that further strengthen our position […]
Complete Cashew Processing Plant Solutions
Whether you are starting from an empty plot of land or upgrading an existing facility, PSL Machinery provides everything you need to operate a high-performance cashew processing plant aligned with international standards. 1. Advanced Cashew Processing Machines Engineered to International Standards. At the core of every successful cashew factory is reliable, efficient, and precise machinery. […]
PSL Machinery Takes the Stage at Golden Cashew Rendezvous (GCR) 2025
PSL Machinery made a powerful impression with its thought-provoking presentation on the future of cashew processing technology at Golden Cashew Rendezvous (GCR) 2025, one of the world’s most influential events in the cashew industry. As Vietnam’s leading manufacturer of cashew processing machinery and turnkey factory solutions, PSL Machinery took the spotlight to discuss the industry’s […]