Cashew : The Sector
Production data
› Production 2O19 : 13O 276 tons
› KOR (Kernel Output Ratio) : 48 up to 50
› Graining : 80 up to 90 seeds/kg
› Average output : 300-400 kg/ha
› Areas sown : 250 000 ha
› Growing areas : regions of Zou, Collines, Donga, Borgou, Atacora, Alibori
› Number of producers : about 200 000
Market data
› Percentage of fruits processed : 10%
› Local Market : 16%
› Export : 84%
› Contribution to PIB national : 1,3%
Source: Investment and Exports Promotion Agency
Main stakeholders in the sector
The sector is organised around the cashew lnterprofession (IFA) which includes the following professionnal families :
› Benin National Federation of Cashew Producers (FENAPAB)
› National Council of Cashew Producers (CNTC)
› National Council of Cashew Exporters (CONEC)
› National Federation of Tropical Fruits Buyers (FENAPAT
