South Africa is the world’s largest producer and exporter of macadamia nuts and it produces pecan, and on a smaller scale, walnut, almond, cashews, hazelnut, pistachios, and peanuts.
Which part of Africa produces Macadamia aside from South Africa?
According to research, Macadamia just grows in South Africa according to reports usually in 3 provinces, Mpumalanga (Hazyview to Barberton) remains the primary production area, followed by Limpopo (Tzaneen and Levubu), and coast of KwaZulu Natal.
What about almonds, hazelnuts in other parts of Africa? This can be used for export right?
Cashew is the most important cash crop in coastal Kenya. It is grown in Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Mombasa and Lamu Counties. The cashew nuts industry directly and indirectly employs 4000 and 50,000 people, respectively. Yes when countries want them to be imported.