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Cashew Nut Processing Plant

Manual, semi-auto or fully automatic — built to your scale

A cashew nut processing plant turns raw cashew nuts into graded, export-ready kernels. TTQ builds them at every scale — from compact semi-automatic units to fully automatic export lines.

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In short

A cashew nut processing plant is a facility that converts raw cashew nuts into peeled, graded kernels through grading, steaming, shelling, drying, peeling, grading/sorting and packing. Plants range from manual and semi-automatic setups — lower capex, more labour — to fully automatic PLC lines that maximise yield with minimal labour. TTQ designs and supplies plants at every scale, matching automation level to your capital, labour cost and target capacity.

Scope

What's included

Right-sized design

A plant scaled to your capital, labour cost and raw-nut supply.

Machinery supply

Individual machines or a fully integrated line, as your scale requires.

Install & commission

Set up and commissioned on your floor, wherever you are.

Support & spares

Training, spare parts and technical support after handover.

Configuration	Capacity	Best for
Manual / semi-auto	Low capex	More labour, flexible for small volumes
Semi-automatic	Balanced	Key stages automated, moderate labour
Fully automatic	Highest yield	PLC line, lowest labour per tonne

The process

How it comes together

Grading & cleaning

Raw nuts sized and cleaned for even shelling.

Steaming

20–25 min steam softens shells and protects kernels.

Shelling & cutting

Automatic cutters crack shells with minimal breakage.

Drying (borma)

Kernels dried to loosen the testa skin.

Peeling

Dry peeling removes the skin at high whole-kernel yield.

Grading & sorting

Colour sorting and grading into export classes.

Vacuum packing

Nitrogen-flush packing for long shelf life.

Why TTQ

One manufacturer, end to end

Match capex to market

Choose the automation level that fits your budget and labour economics.

Export-grade output

Every plant is built to reach clean W-grade kernels for export.

Modular & upgradable

Start semi-automatic and add automation stage by stage as you grow.

One accountable supplier

TTQ covers design, machines, install and support end to end.

See it in action

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Answers

Cashew Nut Processing Plant — FAQ

How much does a cashew processing plant cost?

A small semi-automatic plant can start in the tens of thousands of USD; a fully automatic line runs higher. Cost tracks capacity and automation — we provide a costed proposal for your target.

Manual, semi-automatic or fully automatic?

It depends on your labour cost and capital. Where labour is cheap and capital tight, semi-automatic works; where scale and yield matter, fully automatic pays back through higher whole-kernel output and lower labour.

Can I upgrade a plant later?

Yes — plants are modular, so you can start semi-automatic and add automation stage by stage.

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Tell us your target capacity, grades and location — we’ll come back with a costed proposal.

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