Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana  ·  West Africa
Planned processing facility

Processing Expansion Plan

Moving from raw cashew trading into value-added production through the planned acquisition of a complete cashew processing line.

The Plan

Developing cashew processing capacity

ICBC is currently developing its cashew processing capacity through the planned procurement of a complete cashew processing production line. This expansion is intended to move the company from raw cashew trading into value-added production, including cashew kernels, roasted cashews, cashew by-products and export-ready packaged products.

This section describes planned and developing activities. The processing facility is not yet operational and remains subject to final approvals, financing, equipment procurement and implementation.

Equipment Acquisition

Planned acquisition of a complete cashew processing production line.

Technology Discussions

Engaging Turkish industrial machinery suppliers to assess and procure the line.

Food-Grade Focus

A focus on food-grade processing for kernels, roasted cashews and packaged products.

Domestic Value Addition

A long-term goal of adding value to Ghana’s cashew crop within Ghana.

Roadmap

From raw trading to processing

  • Today — Raw cashew trading

    Cultivation, harvesting, aggregation and sale of raw cashew nuts in Ghana.

  • Supplier evaluation

    Assessing machinery suppliers and complete production-line options, including Turkish industrial partners.

  • Procurement & financing

    Planned acquisition of the processing line, subject to financing and final approvals.

  • Installation & commissioning

    Establishing a modern, food-grade processing facility in Ghana.

  • Value-added production

    Producing cashew kernels, roasted cashews, by-products and export-ready packaged goods.

Concept image of planned processing facility
Proposed facility concept — illustrative image
Cashew processing
Turkish Industrial Partnership

Engaging MASS Makina Sanayi A.Ş.

As part of its industrial expansion strategy, ICBC is engaging with Turkish machinery suppliers, including MASS Makina Sanayi A.Ş., to assess and procure a complete cashew processing production line.

The objective is to establish a modern processing platform in Ghana capable of supporting value-added production, improved export quality and stronger integration into international markets.

After Expansion

Planned value-added products

Once the processing line is installed and commissioned, ICBC plans to produce a range of value-added cashew products.

Cashew Kernels Roasted Cashews Packaged Products Cashew Shell By-Products CNSL-Related Products Cashew Meal / Animal Feed

Supplier, financier or strategic partner?

We welcome discussions with equipment suppliers, technology partners, financial institutions and investors supporting our processing expansion.

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