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  Nigeria’s Cashew Sector Targets Strategic Scale and Domestic Value Addition Amid Export Surge.  www.arzeeka.com 29/01/2026 ABUJA — Nigeria’s cashew industry is emerging as a cornerstone of the nation’s non-oil export diversification strategy. With annual exports reaching approximately 600,000 metric tonnes, the sector is positioned as a critical driver of foreign exchange (FX) inflows, rural employment, and agro-industrial development. Nigerian Cashew The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) recently highlighted that the current momentum—driven by favorable climatic conditions and rising global demand—presents a unique opportunity to reclaim Nigeria’s standing among the world’s top producers. Strategic Shift Toward Local Processing A central theme of the industry’s current roadmap is the transition from raw commodity exports to domestic value addition. Data indicates that Nigeria currently exports roughly 70% to 80% of its cashew crop in raw form, effectively "offsh...