Cashew Industry in Kerala

The cashew industry is a major traditional agro-based industry in the State. Cashew kernels are obtained through processing (which includes roasting or steaming, shelling and peeling) of raw cashew nuts. The largest number of Cashew Industry Units is clustered in Kollam and largest producer of Cashewnut is Kannur. Kollam is traditionally known as the global cashew trading capital. The largest producer of cashew nut is Kannur. There are two public institutions engaged in the cashew processing industry in Kerala, namely CAPEX and KSCDC. Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Cooperative Society Ltd (CAPEX) has its headquarters at Kollam. It is registered in 1984. The Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) was incorporated in July 1969 and started in 1971. Its headquarters is also at Kollam. The Kerala Cashew Board (KCB) is engaged in the import of raw cashew nut for CAPEX and KSCDC. Kerala State Agency for the Expansion of Cashew Cultivation (KSACC) is also engaged in the promotion of cashew cultivation and adoption of new innovative technologies to develop in the area, production and productivity of cashew.

Cashew Industries in Kerala

■ Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation Ltd

■ Capex 

■ Kerala Cashew Board Ltd