（原标题：科特迪瓦将投资1200亿西非法郎以推动腰果产业发展） 西非经济门户网2月26日报道，在持续强劲的私人投资势头推动下，科特迪瓦腰果产业如今正在吸引具 有结构性影响力的资本，旨在打造一个真正的区域性农业产业中心。科特迪瓦投资促进中心 （CEPICI）于2026年2月19日宣布，在战略农业产业的关键监管机构——棉花、腰果与乳木果委员会的 见证下，分别与万伦国际集团（Valency International）及其合作伙伴雷瓦塔碳业（Revata Carbon）签署 两份谅解备忘录。上述协议启动了总额近2000亿西非法郎（约合3.6亿美元）的渐进式投资计划，其中 1200亿西非法郎（约合2.2亿美元）将投入腰果产业，旨在通过新建加工设施、整合完整价值链，增强 本地产业能力，推动从初级产品出口向高附加值本地加工转型。项目以循环经济为核心，通过对腰果壳 的高值化利用开发与产业新用途，提升产业盈利能力。这一举措是2021-2025年国家发展计划的延续， 对科特迪瓦而言，腰果产业已成为经济多元化和非石油领域产业化的重要杠杆，将助力其巩固产业就 业、稳定农业收入，打造可持续农业加工区域中心。 ...

Core Insights - The cashew industry in Ghana has the potential to generate over $660 million annually if effectively regulated, supported by adequate processing infrastructure and strong export facilitation [1] - Cashew is one of Ghana's most valuable export commodities, playing a crucial role in non-traditional export revenue and rural employment [1] - Currently, Ghana exports cashews worth approximately $300 million annually, with over 90% exported as raw nuts rather than processed nuts, missing significant opportunities for value addition and economic growth [1] Industry Measures - The Ghana Tree Crop Development Authority is implementing measures to stabilize agricultural product purchase prices, strengthen licensing processes, and ensure transparency across the value chain [1] - These initiatives aim to protect farmers from market exploitation, attract investment for local processing facilities, and solidify Ghana's position as a leading cashew exporter in West Africa [1]

Core Insights - The Cambodian cashew industry is facing both opportunities and challenges due to global market volatility, with a significant rise in raw cashew prices despite supply crises [1][2] - In the first eight months of 2025, Cambodia exported approximately 941,000 tons of raw cashews, generating around $1.4 billion in revenue [1] Group 1: Market Dynamics - The price surge is primarily driven by a severe disruption in the cashew market due to political unrest in Tanzania, which has hindered foreign traders from participating in cashew auctions [2] - The average price of Cambodian raw cashews reached $2,050 per ton in October 2025, deviating significantly from seasonal trends [2] Group 2: Regional Competition - Intense competition for raw materials is occurring between buyers from India and Vietnam, with Vietnamese traders leveraging geographical proximity to offer higher purchase prices than their Indian counterparts [3] - India maintains a competitive edge in securing supplies due to long-term relationships with West African producers and has steadily increased cashew imports over the past two years [3] Group 3: Long-term Development - The unexpected price increase highlights Cambodia's growing importance as a key supplier in the regional cashew trade, despite ongoing challenges from international market fluctuations [4] - The Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture anticipates that by the end of 2025, cashew planting area will expand to 600,000 hectares, with annual production exceeding 1 million tons, positioning Cambodia as a competitive player in the global cashew industry [4]