SeGaBi Cashew Market Information

Cashew plantations are expected to enter peak flowering periods, with farmers intensifying pruning and cleaning efforts in alignment with GAPs. These practices will likely support a robust harvest in 2025, contributing to sustained production growth in the region. 

Regarding The Gambia

Efforts to prepare for the 2025 cashew campaign are likely to yield positive results, with key initiatives projected to include: 

• Enhanced Planting Materials: Scaling up the distribution and adoption of high-yield cashew varieties. 

• Sector Expansion: Ongoing establishment of new plantations and nurseries, supported by consistent application of GAPs. 

2024 Campaign Projections: 

• Farm Gate Prices: Likely to stabilize at an average of 60–65 GMD/kg (~$0.87–$0.94 USD/kg). 

• Produce Quality: Anticipated to remain high, with outturns averaging 50–54 lbs per 185–200 nuts. 

Source: LIFFT Cashew Field Staff (Trade Pronotion & CMA Team)

The SeGaBi region is poised to make strides in addressing market challenges through targeted interventions and capacity-building efforts. Key projections include: 

• Greater stakeholder engagement in promoting sustainable practices. 

• Strengthened local processing capacity through enhanced access to financing. 

• Improved global positioning of the region in the cashew market, underpinned by consistent quality and reliable supply chain dynamics. 

These measures are expected to enhance economic resilience and growth opportunities for stakeholders across Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Senegal. 

For Guinea Bissau

The off-season will see continued emphasis on plantation maintenance and productivity enhancement through Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs). Farmers are projected to prioritize: 

• Fire Prevention: Strengthening fire belt networks to safeguard plantations from wildfires. 

• Tree Health Optimization: Comprehensive pruning to enhance long-term yield potential. 

2025 Season Forecast: 

• Production Volume: Expected to remain steady at approximately 130,000–140,000 metric tons (MT) of raw cashew nuts (RCN). 

• Challenges for Local Processors: 

• RCN Pricing Dynamics: Foreign buyers will likely maintain a strong presence, potentially driving up prices and limiting local processors’ access to affordable RCN. 

• Financial Constraints: Without increased access to capital, local processors may continue to face difficulties in securing adequate supplies. 

SeGaBi Cashew Farms Georeferenced

In Senegal, 2,238 farms have been mapped, 3,687 in Guinea-Bissau, and 1,800 in Gambia. The purpose of this project is to map the plantations of farmers who have been trained in organic certification. This information will speed up the organic certification process, leading to greater financial gains for processors, cooperatives and international export partners. It also provides an overview of the cashew fields of producers in partnership with SFL in the SeGaBi zone.