Cashew Kernels
Premium processed cashew kernels in internationally graded WW specifications — a planned high-value export product after ICBC’s processing expansion.
This is a planned product intended for production after the installation of ICBC’s cashew processing line. It is not yet in active production. The specifications below are target / reference data; ICBC currently cultivates and trades raw cashew nuts.
Planned · Post-Expansion
Cashew Kernels
Cashew kernels are the edible seed extracted from raw cashew nuts after shelling and peeling. Ghana’s cashew is renowned for its large kernel size and distinctive light colour — qualities that command a strong premium on global markets.
ICBC plans to produce graded cashew kernels (WW grades) as a core value-added export product after installation of our processing line in Bono Jaman.
At a glance (target specification)
- Grade range
- W180 – W450 (WW)
- Colour
- White to light ivory
- Status
- Planned post-expansion
- Moisture
- ≤5%
- Loading port
- Tema, Ghana
Technical Data
Kernel grade specification
| Grade | Count per lb | Description | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| W180 | Up to 180 | Jumbo — largest whole white kernel | Premium / gift |
| W210 | 181–210 | Super large whole white | Premium export |
| W240 | 211–240 | Large whole white | High-end retail |
| W320 | 281–320 | Medium whole white — most traded grade | Retail / food service |
| W450 | 321–450 | Small whole white | Food processing |
| SW | — | Split white kernel (halves) | Confectionery |
| BW / DW | — | Butts white / Desert white | Bakery / pastry |
| P | — | Pieces — small fragments | Industrial / paste |