Cashew Nut Processing Equipment Market Report 2026

The cashew nut processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $6.15 billion in 2025 to $6.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of cashew nut cultivation, growth of export-oriented cashew processing plants, increasing labor costs in processing facilities, rising demand for processed cashew kernels, availability of semi-automatic processing equipment.

The cashew nut processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in fully automated processing plants, rising demand for export-grade kernel quality, expansion of sustainable food processing practices, growing adoption of smart sorting systems, increasing focus on production efficiency optimization. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated cashew processing lines, rising demand for high-yield shelling equipment, growing use of optical sorting technologies, expansion of energy-efficient drying systems, enhanced focus on kernel quality preservation.

The growing popularity of veganism is expected to drive the growth of the cashew nut processing equipment market in the coming years. Veganism is both a lifestyle and dietary choice that avoids the use of all animal-derived products, including dairy and ingredients that may originate from animals. Cashew nut processing equipment is used to remove the thin skin covering the kernel, which can then be utilized in various food products. For example, in January 2023, Food Manufacture, a UK-based online publisher focused on the food and drink processing industry, reported that the number of vegans in the UK increased by 1.1 million between 2023 and 2024. Research by Finder indicates that the vegan population in the UK has now reached 2.5 million, accounting for 4.7% of the adult population. Thus, the rising popularity of veganism is fueling demand for cashew nut processing equipment.

Key companies in the cashew nut processing equipment market are focusing on developing advanced processing units, such as industrial processing facility commissioning, to enhance local cashew processing capacity, reduce raw exports, and strengthen Côte d’Ivoire’s role in the global cashew sector. Industrial processing facility commissioning involves the structured start-up and operational launch of a large-scale production plant, equipped with specialized machinery to efficiently convert raw materials into finished or semi-finished products. For instance, in January 2024, Afcott Cashew Sarl, a Côte d’Ivoire-based agribusiness company, inaugurated a cashew nut processing unit in Loukoukro with an initial capacity of 20,000 tonnes per year, with plans to expand to 50,000 tonnes by 2027. The facility also aims to process almonds, starting with 4,000 tonnes in 2024 and reaching 11,000 tonnes by 2027. Spanning 20 hectares, the plant incorporates modern equipment for efficient shelling, peeling, and grading of cashew nuts. It seeks to significantly increase local processing, reduce raw exports, and enhance the private sector’s contribution to Côte d’Ivoire’s cashew industry, supporting government goals to process 50% of national production by 2030 and boost domestic and international market impact.

In April 2023, Monchy Food Co., a Netherlands-based company specializing in processing and packing nuts, acquired the cashew processing plant of Amama Farms Ltd. in Tandahimba, Tanzania, for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition is a significant move for Monchy Food Co. as it expands its operations, particularly in processing and packing nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and superfoods. Amama Farms Ltd., based in Tanzania, operates a cashew processing plant.

Major companies operating in the cashew nut processing equipment market are Tomra Systems ASA, Rotex Manufacturers & Engineers Pvt. Ltd., A/S Cimbria, GELGOOG Machinery Inc., Ss Engineering Works Limited, Abhay Engineering Private Limited, APS Industries Limited, Italiya International Food Machinery, Jem Equipment Corp., Krishna Industries Private Limited, Oltremare S.R.L., Oscar Cashew Tech Private Limited, Rami International Limited, Sree Rama Technology Industries (P) Ltd., AC Horn Manufacturing Company, Chirag Gopalbhai Chhatrala, CNSL Privet Limited, Divyesh Vyas & Co., Gayathri Industrial Products Limited Liability Partnership, GI Technology Private Limited, Locus Exim Private Limited, Mastana Jogi International Private Limited, MK Tech Engineering Pte. Ltd., Muskan Equipments Co., Parivartan Kaju House, Thai Cashew International Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cashew nut processing equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the cashew nut processing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cashew nut processing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cashew nut processing equipment market consists of sales of cashew nut cutting machines, slicing machines, and packing machines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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