CASHEW NUT SHELL LIQUID (CNSL) EXTRACTION BUSINESS PLAN

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.   Executive Summary

1.1 Business Concept

1.2 Vision

1.3 Mission

1.4 Key Business Highlights

1.5 Financial Highlights (First 5 Years)

1.6 Funding Needs

2.0 Business Description

2.1 Business Overview

2.2 Legal Structure and Ownership

2.3 Location Justification

3.0 Industry Overview

3.1 CNSL: Product & Uses

3.2 Global & Local Demand Trends

3.3 Sector Challenges

4.0 Products & Services

4.1 Core Product:

4.2 Product Specifications

4.3 Packaging & SKU Strategy

4.4 Value Proposition

5.0 Market Analysis

5.1 Target Market Segments

5.2 Market Needs

6.0 Market Size Estimation (Preliminary)

7.0 Competitive Landscape

8.0 SWOT Summary (Partial)

9.0 Market Entry Strategy

10.0 Pricing Strategy

11.0 Marketing & Sales Strategy

11.1 Marketing Objectives

11.2 Target Customers (Detailed)

11.3 Value-Based Positioning

11.4 Pricing Strategy (Moderate Assumptions)

11.5 Sales Channels

11.6 Promotion Strategy

12.0 Operations Plan

12.1 Production Capacity Planning

12.2 Mechanical Extraction Method (Chosen Technology)

12.3 CNSL Production Process (Step-by-Step)

12.4 Process Flow

12.5 Equipment Requirements

12.6 Facility Layout (Industrial Shed)

12.7 Utilities & Infrastructure

13.0 Supply Chain & Raw Material Sourcing

13.1 Cashew Shell Supply Sources

13.2 Raw Material Cost Assumption

13.3 Logistics Strategy

14.0 Quality Control & Standards

15. Environmental & Safety Management

16. Management & Organizational Structure

16.1 Ownership & Governance

16.2 Organizational Chart

17.0 Human Resources Plan

17.1 Staffing Requirement (Medium Scale)

17.2 Training & Capacity Building

18. Startup Capital & Cost Breakdown

18.1 Startup Capital Requirement Summary

18.2 Funding Structure

19.0 Financial Assumptions (Moderate Case)

20.0 5-Year Revenue Projection

20.1 Revenue Forecast

21.0 Operating Cost Projection

21.1 Annual Operating Costs

22. Profit & Loss Statement (5 Years)

23. Cash Flow Projection (Simplified)

24.0 Break-Even Analysis

24.1 Break-Even Calculation

25.0 Risk Analysis & Mitigation

25.1 Key Risks

26.0 Sustainability & ESG Considerations

27. Implementation Timeline

28. Conclusion

1. Executive Summary

Business Name: GreenCore CNSL Extracts Ltd.

Business Address: Plot 12B, Industrial Road, Ikorodu Industrial Estate, Lagos State, NG

Business Structure: Private Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Business Concept:

GreenCore CNSL Extracts Ltd. will operate as a specialized agro-industrial processing company engaged in the extraction, purification, packaging, and sale of Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) — a high-value industrial raw material used in lubricants, resins, coatings, friction materials, adhesives, and chemical syntheses.

Vision:

To become Nigeria’s leading quality-driven CNSL producer, sustainably transforming agricultural waste into high-value industrial products while contributing to local employment and export growth.

Mission:

To efficiently process raw cashew shells into high-grade CNSL using modern extraction technologies, meeting local and international standards, and delivering value to customers, investors, and stakeholders.

Key Business Highlights

• Located in Lagos State — Nigeria’s commercial hub with strong access to ports (Apapa & Tin Can), road networks, and industrial partners.
• Strategic procurement of raw cashew shells from major producing states (Ogun, Oyo, Kwara, Kogi).
• Use of solvent extraction technology to ensure high yield and purity.
• Targeted B2B sales to manufacturers of chemicals, paints, brake linings, plastics, adhesives, and export markets.

Financial Highlights (First 5 Years)

Assumptions: Conservative market prices, gradual scaling, local and export sales mix.

Funding Needs:

₦48,000,000 startup capital — combination of owner equity and investor funding.

2. Business Description

2.1 Business Overview

Nigeria is a significant producer of cashew nuts, with abundant by-products — particularly cashew nut shells. These shells contain an oily substance called Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL), valued for its chemical properties. Despite the abundance of raw materials, CNSL processing remains under-developed locally, leading to dependency on imports.

GreenCore CNSL Extracts Ltd. aims to fill this gap by establishing a cost-effective, environmentally friendly extraction facility that produces commercial grade CNSL for domestic manufacturers and export buyers.

2.2 Legal Structure and Ownership

• Type: Private Limited Liability Company
• Registration: Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Lagos State
• Shareholders:
• Founder/CEO — 60%
• Angel Investor — 30%
• Technical Partner — 10%

2.3 Location Justification

Lagos State is chosen for:

1. Access to Port Infrastructure — Easy export via Apapa and Tin Can Island ports.
2. Industrial Ecosystem — Proximity to chemical, paint, and manufacturing companies.
3. Transportation Network — Facilitates inbound raw material logistics.
4. Labor Pool — Availability of technical and semi-skilled workforce.

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