BUSINESS IDEA FOR MAKING DECORTICATED CASHEW NUT
Introduction
This business idea is for Production and marketing of edible cashew
nuts, the business idea is premised on production of 5,200 kgs of
cashew nuts per month which translates into 62,400 per annum . The
revenue potential is estimated at US$ 6,500 per month, translating
into 78,000 per annum . The project cost is US $ 53,280.
Production Process
In the mechanized system, the raw cashew nuts are decorticated
using a hand operated machine, mounted on a piece table. The
decorticator splits the nut when placed between two horizontally
mounted blades, especially spread to suit the contour of the raw nut.
The outer shell is conveniently split by sliding and splitting action
of blades. An operator can process 25-30 kg nuts per day.
Production Capacity
The plant can have a capacity 9000 kgs per annum
Land Requirement
Rent for a year would cost about 1,200 US Dollars
Market Analysis
Cashew nuts are highly demanded on the planet market. Local
market also exists although cashew nuts aren’t quite common altogether
the areas of Uganda. this might end up to be the turning think about
the marketing of cashew nuts as they need an open market, with
limited competition. This sector remains informal in Uganda.
Capital Investment Requirements in US Dollars.
Production and Operating Costs in US $
Production costs assumed 312 days per annum with a daily capacity of 200 kgs of cashew nuts.
Depreciation (fixed assets write off) assumes 4 years lifetime of assets write off
of 25% per annum for all assets.
Direct costs include: materials, supplies and other costs that directly enter
production of the merchandise .
Project Product Cost and Price Structure in US$
Profitability Analysis in US$
Source of Supply of kit and Raw materials
Equipment are often imported from Asia and Europe; however,
Rawmaterials are often sourced from local farmers especially in
Northern Uganda.
Government Incentives
Government is encouraging Agro-processing Industries that might
provide employment to natives by giving them development Funds
and Subsidies.
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