A Ready-to-Operate Cashew Processing Facility for International Partners
Vietnam remains the world’s largest exporter of cashew kernels, and Binh Phuoc Province continues to be recognized as the country’s cashew capital.
As global buyers seek reliable processing capacity, contract manufacturing, and strategic investment opportunities, ready-to-operate factories have become increasingly valuable.
We are currently seeking strategic partners for a 20 MT/day cashew processing project located in Binh Phuoc, Vietnam.
The facility is fully equipped and designed to produce export-quality cashew kernels meeting international standards.
Project Overview
Project Name: Binh Phuoc Cashew Processing Project
Location: Binh Phuoc Province, Vietnam
Processing Capacity: 20 metric tons of raw cashew nuts per day
Business Model:
- Contract processing
- Export processing
- OEM manufacturing
- Strategic investment or joint venture
Target Market
- Europe
- United States
- Middle East
- Asia
Products are processed under AFI standards and exported on an FOB Vietnam basis.
Production Process
The factory is designed to produce export-ready cashew kernels through a complete processing system including:
- Raw material grading
- Steaming
- Shelling
- Kernel drying
- Moisture conditioning
- Testa peeling
- Color sorting
- Metal detection
- Fumigation
- Vacuum packaging
- Export preparation
This allows buyers to receive kernels that comply with international food safety and export requirements.
Factory Infrastructure
The project operates in a fully equipped leased facility with an estimated rental cost of VND 200 million per month.
Major equipment includes:
- 2-ton steam boiler
- Two-level raw material grading system
- Three steam cooking vessels (1 MT each)
- Automatic shelling line with four shelling heads
- Three kernel drying ovens
- Steam humidifying chamber
- 18 drying racks
- 20 raw material carts (1 MT each)
- Two forklifts
- Two peeling machines
- Two air compressors
- Two color sorting systems
- Complete export packaging line
- Finished goods warehouse
- Raw material warehouse
The factory is capable of moving continuously from raw cashew nuts to export-ready kernels.
Workforce
The project requires approximately 28 employees, distributed across key production stages.
| Department | Personnel |
|---|---|
| Raw material grading | 1 |
| Boiler & steaming | 1 |
| Shelling line | 4 |
| Maintenance | 1 |
| Drying | 2 |
| Peeling | 2 |
| Color sorting | 2 |
| Packaging | 12 |
| Other production support | 3 |
Average monthly salary:
VND 10 million per employee
Estimated labor cost:
VND 280 million per month
Raw Material Requirement
Production capacity:
20 MT/day
Estimated purchase price:
USD 1,400/MT
Daily raw material requirement:
USD 28,000
Monthly requirement:
Approximately 840,000 USD
Maintaining a stable supply of quality raw cashew nuts remains one of the project’s key priorities.
Monthly Operating Costs
| Item | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Factory rental | VND 200 million |
| Labor | VND 280 million |
| Raw materials | USD 840,000 |
| FOB & logistics | USD 5,000–10,000 |
FOB expenses include:
- Inland transportation
- Container handling
- Export documentation
- Port delivery
Competitive Advantages
Strategic Location
Located in Binh Phuoc, Vietnam’s largest cashew-producing province, the factory benefits from:
- Access to experienced workers
- Established supplier network
- Strong logistics infrastructure
- Close proximity to export ports
Fully Equipped Facility
No major equipment investment is required before production begins.
The facility is ready for immediate operation after staffing and raw material procurement.
This significantly reduces project implementation time.
Flexible Partnership Structure
The project is suitable for:
- International kernel buyers
- Cashew trading companies
- OEM production
- Contract processing
- Strategic investors
- Joint venture partners
Depending on partner requirements, cooperation can include processing services only or broader long-term investment arrangements.
Implementation Timeline
Phase 1
January–February
- Complete factory lease agreement
- Recruit workforce
- Prepare production systems
Phase 2
March
- Procure raw cashew nuts
- Trial production
- Equipment calibration
- Quality control validation
Phase 3
April–June
- Ramp up production
- Reach stable processing capacity of 20 MT/day
- Optimize operational efficiency
Phase 4
From July
- Begin regular export shipments
- Monitor production performance
- Improve productivity and cost efficiency
Why This Opportunity Matters
The global cashew industry is becoming increasingly integrated.
Many international buyers no longer wish to own factories directly but prefer partnerships with experienced processors capable of producing according to their specifications.
This project offers a ready-to-operate platform with existing infrastructure, trained labor requirements, and a clear path to export markets.
For investors, it also provides an opportunity to establish a manufacturing base in Vietnam without building a factory from the ground up.
Partnership Opportunities
We welcome discussions with companies interested in:
- Contract processing
- OEM production
- Long-term supply agreements
- Joint ventures
- Strategic investment
- Factory operation partnerships
Each cooperation model can be customized based on production volume, investment objectives, and market requirements.
Contact
For further information or to discuss potential cooperation, please contact:
Ho Quang Binh
Vietnam Cashew Specialist
RCN Sourcing | Contract Processing | Kernel Trade | Africa–Vietnam Market Access
WhatsApp: +84 909 226 739
Email: kevin.quangbinh@gmail.com
Website: https://codebanthe.com
Disclaimer
This document is intended as an introductory overview of a potential cashew processing project. Financial figures are preliminary estimates and may vary depending on market conditions, raw material prices, labor availability, and commercial agreements. Interested parties should conduct their own technical, financial, and legal due diligence before making any investment decisions.