This is a curated directory of official cashew-industry bodies — export and promotion councils, national cashew boards, industry alliances and development agencies — across the major producing and processing regions. Use it to reach authoritative sources and verify current programmes; details, schemes and links change, so always confirm on the official site. It is informational, not an application service — for how to actually secure funding, see the financing, grants & subsidy guide.
Resource Directory
| Body / scheme | Region | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| African Cashew Alliance (ACA) | Africa | Industry alliance; standards, ACA Seal, data |
| ComCashew / GIZ | Africa | Competitive Cashew initiative; processing & finance links |
| Conseil International Consultatif du Cajou (CICC) | International | Inter-governmental cashew council |
| National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) | Nigeria | National industry association |
| African Development Bank (AfDB) | Africa | Development finance for agro-industry |
| Nitidae | Africa/International | Value-chain development NGO |
| TechnoServe | International | Agribusiness development programmes |
| GIZ | International | German development agency |
| CEPCI (Cashew Export Promotion Council of India) | India | Export promotion, statistics |
| APEDA | India | Agricultural export development authority |
| DGFT | India | Foreign trade policy, export codes |
| DCCD (Directorate of Cashewnut & Cocoa Development) | India | Cultivation & development |
India bodies (CEPCI, APEDA, DGFT, DCCD) and national cashew boards for Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania and others are named for reference — confirm the current official site and programme details before acting.
India
India’s cashew sector is supported by the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) for export promotion and statistics, APEDA and DGFT for export development and trade codes, and the Directorate of Cashewnut & Cocoa Development (DCCD) for cultivation. These are the first stops for Indian exporters and processors verifying schemes and export requirements.
Africa
The African Cashew Alliance (ACA) and ComCashew/GIZ are the leading pan-African bodies, alongside national associations (e.g. NCAN in Nigeria) and country cashew boards in Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania and others. Development finance comes via the AfDB and programmes run by TechnoServe, Nitidae and similar organisations.
Other Regions
Vietnam (through its cashew association, VINACAS) and Brazil have their own industry bodies. Cross-region, the CICC acts as an inter-governmental cashew council. For international quality standards referenced in trade, see the AFI specifications.
Types of Support
These bodies broadly offer three things: export promotion (market access, statistics, trade codes), subsidy and finance (grants, development lending, incentives), and quality/standards (grade specs, food-safety, the ACA Seal). The financing & subsidy page explains how to use the funding side.
How to Use These Resources
Treat this as a starting point: identify the body relevant to your country and need, visit its official site to confirm the current programme and eligibility, and pair it with a bankable project report when applying. For where the crop is grown and processed, see cashew nut producing countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which government body regulates cashew exports in India? Export promotion runs through the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI) and APEDA, with the DGFT handling foreign-trade policy and export codes. Confirm current requirements on their official sites.
What is the African Cashew Alliance? The ACA is a pan-African industry alliance that supports processing, sets quality standards (including the ACA Seal), publishes data, and links processors to markets and finance across the continent.
Are there subsidies for cashew processing? Often, through national schemes and development-finance programmes that vary by country and change over time. This page lists the bodies; the financing & subsidy page explains how to pursue funding — always verify current schemes.
Where do I find official cashew industry statistics? From bodies like CEPCI and APEDA (India), the ACA and national cashew boards (Africa), and VINACAS (Vietnam). Their official sites carry the current, authoritative figures.