Mozambique is one of the world’s most storied cashew nations, and CASHEW TECH supplies the machines and turnkey plants that let processors there add value at home. As an independent turnkey cashew processing consultant and machinery supplier, we deliver complete cashew processing lines and individual machines rated from 2 to 50 tonnes of raw cashew per day, plus the plant design and consulting to run them. Mozambique produces roughly 157,000 tonnes of raw cashew a year (about the world’s seventh-largest crop), grown mainly in Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Zambézia and shipped through ports such as Nacala and Pemba. National policy, coordinated by INCAJU (the Instituto de Fomento do Caju), actively favours domestic processing over raw-nut export. If you are planning a factory here, start with a turnkey cashew processing plant scope and a project report, then talk to us for a tailored quote.

Why Process Cashews in Mozambique Now

Mozambique is a heritage cashew nation. In the 1960s and 1970s it was among the world’s largest cashew producers and processors, running a substantial factory industry before decades of disruption caused a steep decline. Today the country is deliberately rebuilding modern processing capacity, and the fundamentals are compelling: a large domestic raw-nut crop, established growing regions and a government that treats value-addition as a national priority.

A key lever is fiscal. Mozambique applies a levy (surtax) on raw-nut exports, which both discourages shipping unprocessed kernels abroad and helps fund the local processing sector through INCAJU. For a processor, that means the raw material you need is more likely to stay in-country and be competitively priced — a structural advantage that many origin nations lack. Combined with proximity to the crop, this makes a domestic plant attractive rather than exporting raw nuts for others to shell.

What CASHEW TECH Supplies

CASHEW TECH is brand-independent, so we specify what fits your throughput, budget and kernel-grade targets — not a fixed catalogue. Typical scope for a Mozambican processor includes:

Browse the full product list to see individual machines, or ask us to assemble a complete line.

Sizing and Getting Started

Most first factories in Mozambique start small and expand. A common entry point is a 2–5 t/day line, scaling toward 25–50 t/day as raw-nut supply contracts and working capital allow. Choosing the right size depends on how much raw cashew you can reliably source in Nampula, Cabo Delgado or Zambézia, your labour plan, and your target kernel grades.

Before ordering machinery, work through the numbers: our guides on cashew nut processing plant cost, how to start a cashew processing business and processing plant financing and subsidy walk through capital, running costs and funding — including how national cashew levies and INCAJU support can factor into a business case. A project report ties it together for lenders.

Mozambique in the Regional Picture

Mozambique sits within a strong East and Southern African cashew belt. Its heritage and dedicated institutions (INCAJU) make it distinct from neighbours, but the processing playbook is shared across the region. Compare with our guide to cashew processing machines in Tanzania, see where the country ranks among cashew nut producing countries, and read our overview of raw cashew processing in Africa for the wider value-addition trend driving investment across the continent.

Get Started

Tell us your target throughput, location and budget and we will scope a line, a layout and a delivered price. Request a quote or book a consultation, or message us on WhatsApp from the button in the corner of any page. CASHEW TECH ships and supports plants across Africa, including Mozambique.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mozambique good for a cashew processing plant? Yes. Mozambique is a heritage cashew nation that was among the world’s largest producers and processors in the 1960s–70s and is now rebuilding modern capacity. It combines a large domestic crop (~157,000 t/yr), established growing regions and government policy — coordinated by INCAJU — that favours local processing over raw-nut export, including a levy on raw exports.

How much raw cashew does Mozambique produce? Roughly 157,000 tonnes a year, making it about the world’s seventh-largest producer. The crop is grown mainly in Nampula, Cabo Delgado and Zambézia provinces and moves through ports including Nacala and Pemba.

What size cashew processing plant can CASHEW TECH supply in Mozambique? We supply turnkey lines and individual machines rated from 2 to 50 tonnes of raw cashew per day. Many Mozambican processors start with a 2–5 t/day line and expand as raw-nut supply and working capital grow.

Does Mozambique tax raw cashew exports? Yes. Mozambique applies a levy or surtax on raw-nut exports, designed to discourage shipping unprocessed nuts abroad and to help fund the domestic processing sector through INCAJU, which improves local raw-material availability for in-country processors.