1. Source: Trade ACA Meeting Benin - Sep 2006 Global Cashew Scenario

2. OriginProduction (MT ‘000) IMP/EXP Production (‘000 ) (‘000 ctn)Domestic (‘000 ctn) Export South (Sept-Jan) of Prev. Yr Brazil24502,450(200)2,250 E. Africa 165(140)2500250 Indonesia+ Combo dia, Thailand 115(110)50050 North Feb-June India3605809,400(4,000)5,400 Vietnam300853,850(40)3,810 W. Africa 425(415)1000100 TOTAL1,610016,100(4,240)11,860 World Cashew Production 2005 Source: Trade West Africa -- leading RCN producer...

3. OriginProduction (MT ‘000) IMP/EXP Production (‘000 ) (‘000 ctn)Domestic (‘000 ctn) Export South (Sept-Jan) of Prev. Yr Brazil24502,450(200)2,250 E. Africa 170(140)3000300 Indonesia + 115(110)50050 North (Feb-Jun) India3605849,440(3,800)5,640 Vietnam300903,900(40)3,860 W. Africa 435(424)1100110 TOTAL1,625016,250(4,040)12,210 World Cashew Production 2006 Source: Trade …with India leading in kernel production. ’06 vs ’05 exports up 2%- 3%.

4. Source: Trade N.A. continues to be the major user

5. U.S. Snack Nut Sales Source: AC Nielsen Last 52 wks ending April 29, 2006 Most popular tree nut in Snack Category but…

6. Snack Category Growth: Cashews vs Almonds Feb’05-Apr’06 Source: AC Nielsen Last 52 wks …cashew growth rate went negative Oct’05

7. Source: AC Nielsen Last 52 wks Almond Snack Category Growth vs Market Price Even with record prices, almond demand is still strong…

8. Cashew Snack Category Growth vs Market Price …while cashew prices and demand decreased

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