Cashews thrive in the tropical climates of western and eastern Africa, where more than half the world’s supply is grown. But because less than 15% of the continent’s nuts are deshelled on African soil, the region’s farmers and exporters are missing out on a wealth of opportunity offered by growing international demand.

A new UNCTAD report looks at how they could capture a bigger share of the value created as cashews travel from the local farm to the global consumer.