About Kollam Cashew
Taste The Tradition - KOLLAM CASHEWS
Welome to Kollam Cashew - the heart and heritage of the world's finest cashews!!!
Kollam holds the prestigious title of "Cashew Capital of the world". It has been the trusted source of premium cashew kernels that delight taste buds across the globe. Our roots go back to the traditional methods of cashew processing,where skill patience and qulaity were the hallmarks of every kernel.
Over 90% of India's export quality cashew kernels have historically been prepared in Kollam, powered by more than 600 cashew processing units in the city
Anually around 8 lakhs MT of raw cashew nuts are imported into kollam for processing. From this, an average of 1,30.,000 MT of processed kernels are exported globally each year.
The cashew industry in and around Kollam supports the livelihoods of 6,00,000 -7,00,000 employees and farmers across India.
At Kollam Cashew, we combine tradition with modern food safety practices to deliver products that are fresh, flavorful and ethically produced. Our cmmitment exteds beyond business - we are part of a legacy that has empowered thouosandsof women workers, supprted local communities and put Kerala on the global food map.
Wether you are a chef , a health conscious consumer, or a business ooking for permium cashews, Kollam Cashew promises you unmatched taste, purity and trust in every bite.
KOLLAM CASHEWS – WHERE TRADITION MEETS TASTE
KEY STATISTICS
Cashew factories -
on the decline
The Fall of the Cashew Capital — How Kollam’s Cashew Industry Declined
Once the World’s Cashew Hub
Once the World's Cashew Hub - Kollam, a port city in Kerala, was long known as the “Cashew Capital of the World” due to its large-scale cashew processing and export operations. For decades, cashews were among India’s significant agricultural exports, and Kollam’s factories determined global pricing and supplied kernels across markets.
Causes Behind the Collapse of Cashew Factories in Kollam
– Sharp increase in raw cashew nut prices.
– Increase in import duty on raw cashew nuts (from 2016 onwards).
– Severe global competition, especially from Vietnam
– High labour costs in Kerala & Low level of mechanisation.
– Scarcity of domestic raw cashew production
– Banking and credit stress along with Working-capital shortages
– Accounts turning into NPAs leading to SARFAESI actions and attachment of factory properties
– Delayed or inadequate policy support
– Fluctuating international demand and price pressure
– Poor diversification and branding
– COVID-19 impact (temporary but severe)
– Inter-state competition within India.