Need a "Strategy for sustainable development of the cashew industry in the new situation".
After more than 30 years of strong development, marked by the birth of the Vietnam Cashew Association (Vinacas), and the first batch of raw cashew nuts were exported to the world in the late 80s of the century. 20, in 2006 Vietnam became the world's largest exporter of cashew kernels. The quality of Vietnam's cashew nuts is assessed to have the best taste and nutrition in the world. Vietnam's cashew kernel production, processing and export industry has affirmed its important and dominant position in the global supply chain of pre-processed cashew kernels.

With a stable cashew growing area of ​​about 300,000 hectares, concentrated in the Southeastern region and the Central Highlands, in which Binh Phuoc is identified as the capital of cashew trees, accounting for about 50% of the cashew growing area of ​​the country, granted Protected Geographical Indication “Binh Phuoc cashew nut” Productivity ranges from 1.5 to 2.0 tons/hectare depending on the level of cultivation and the quality of cashew varieties, with good intensive farming areas reaching over 3.0 tons/hectare The output meets about 20 - 25% of the processing needs of domestic factories.

The field of processing raw cashew nuts into cashew kernels for export is very developed, with rapid modernization, modern machinery has basically replaced manual labor in the processing line. Processing capacity is about 2 million tons/year, and is continuously increasing at a fast rate. Meanwhile, the field of processing cashew kernels into food has also received attention and investment, which has gradually increased its proportion over the years. But in general, in the global cashew nut value chain, Vietnam mainly still exports low-value processed cashew kernels, while the finished cashew kernels reaching consumers have not yet developed, so Vietnam only accounts for about approx. 30% of the cashew industry value chain.

Trade and export of cashew kernels and foods processed from cashew kernels have been expanded to all developed markets in the world, of which the EU, the US and China are the three major import markets, accounting for three major import markets. over 90% of the export volume of Vietnam's cashew industry.

The biggest advantage of the cashew industry is the world's most advanced processing technology produced by Vietnamese people, and the quality of cashews grown in Vietnam is also the best. However, that is not enough, the cashew industry needs a methodical strategy to increase value in the world cashew industry value chain, switching from preliminary processing of cashew kernels for export to deep processing, into food, directly into the world. supermarket.

Vietnam's cashew industry is facing a big choice: continue to invest in technology, renew equipment to maintain its position as an exporter of pre-processed cashew kernels or both invest in cashew kernels and focus resources for development. deep processing, implementing the "second revolution in the cashew industry in Vietnam", enhancing Vietnam's position in the global cashew value chain.

With the general policy of the industry is to continue to persistently implement the goal of "keeping the quantity, increasing the quality, increasing the price" in cashew production, business, import and export. In order to develop, it must be at the national level to issue and plan the "Strategy to develop the cashew industry in a new situation", worthy of the export industry of over 3.5 billion USD/year. In which, focusing on strongly developing deep processing to meet the diverse needs of the world market; take its rightful place in the global cashew value chain; At the same time, it also focuses on developing the domestic market. Stabilize the raw material area in the direction of quality and efficiency; both create an initiative in the source of high-quality raw materials for processing, and contribute to increasing income for cashew growers.

Since then, that correct strategy, as a basis for proposing and promulgating specific policies for sustainable development of the cashew industry according to the approved strategy, in which processing is the center, creating a driving force for development. To develop a sustainable cashew industry value chain, the State protects the interests of people and businesses, in which priority is given to improving income for cashew growers with specific policies such as:
Regarding planning: It is necessary to review and adjust the master plan on development of the cashew industry to be more appropriate and sustainable. Ensure the stability of cashew acreage, concentrated cashew growing areas, association in cashew production. Rearrange cashew nut processing establishments in the direction of gradually reducing small processing establishments, which do not ensure food hygiene and safety conditions; invest in the formation of concentrated processing zones with modern equipment and technology; encourage deep processing, increase added value in the cashew industry value chain.

Paying attention to training human resources for the cashew industry: workers in this industry are mainly familiar with the profession, have not been trained, and do not have separate human resource training programs for the cashew industry. Therefore, in the coming time, it is necessary to support the development of human resource training programs for the cashew industry from technical workers, skilled workers, to highly qualified engineers and managers. At the same time, there are intensive research programs on nutritional values, high value products processed from cashews.
Due to the specificity of the manufacturing industry that requires a lot of capital, depends on imported raw materials, and constantly has to innovate technology, it is necessary to have a separate preferential credit policy for the cashew nut processing industry. norms, loan cycles, interest rates... create a strong push to help processing enterprises balance sufficient financial resources to operate stably. In the long term, research and build a Cashew Industry Support Fund.
The State has policies to encourage and create conditions for cashew nut processing and exporting enterprises to build their brands and promote trade in cashew products, helping to raise the value, reputation, and prestige of cashew nuts. Vietnam cashew nut processing industry globally. Gradually develop values ​​related to cuisine, tourism, and culture related to cashew growing, processing, capital and center of the world.