Processing • Cashew processing in Benin (SEPT and SONAFEL) not capturing its potential • Processing still a marginal activity in Benin, with some 97% of raw cashew being exported • Benin as one of the most promising country for cashew processing globally, thanks to its high quality and generally low costs • New realities have started in the last 3-4 years (details below): • The Pride of Benin group sells directly to the end-consumer, currently mostly in Benin, while Afokantan will sell to Global Trading, its business partner, a Dutch trading company • Small semi-industrial activities also exist, such as Boulamb, selling locally Processor
Year Est.
Capacity (MT)
Processed (MT) 05 06
Location
Technology
Marketing Dest
Retail
Pride of Benin
2003
800
35
1040
Savalou, Glazoué, Bantè, Tcharou
Semi-Manuel
Export/Retail
100 % (Currently)
Afokantan Benin Cashews
2006
1500
0
700
Tcharou
Semi-Manuel
Export
None
Source: Brook Adam (Peace Corps), WATH cashew study