Macadamia Nuts
UGX6,000
Macadamia is a tree which produces macadamia nuts; the most expensive nut on the world market. The macadamia tree can have a lifespan of 80 to 100 years making it an intergenerational crop that spans generations. Tree (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the genus Macadamia which contains four species of tree or shrub in the family Proteaceae which are grown for their edible seeds (nuts)
Macadamia is a fast growing, regular shaped, medium-sized and evergreen tree with heavy, dark and green foliage. Macadamia Nuts have a smooth hard shell which encases the macadamia kernel in a leathery two valved case that is 1 inch in diameter. The Macadamia Tree performs well in diverse, deep, well-drained soils with a PH range of 5.0 – 6.5. Macadamia requires an average temperature range of 16-30°C and a rainfall of 500- 600mm per annum and at altitude of 500 – 600 meters above sea level to thrive. In Uganda, the primary Macadamia types grown are Muranga (MRG20), Kirinyaga (KRG15), Embu (EMBU1) and Kiambu (KMB3).
What makes Macadamia unique?
Macadamia is a carbon dioxide fixing tree making it idea for carbon sequestration. Macadamia is therefore ideal in mitigation of climate change and sustainably protecting the environment.
Macadamia nuts are used in confectionary, baking, ice cream and snack food industries.
Macadamia’s high oil content and high oxidative stability makes it ideal in the manufacture of heavy creams and skin care products.
Macadamia Oil that is used in making soaps, sunscreens, and shampoos while the remaining press cake can be used for animal feeds.
Macadamia is rich in calories, fats, protein, carbohydrates, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium.
The macadamia shells can be used as mulch and compost manure, as fuel in macadamia nut processing.
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Macadamia is being grown in Uganda given Uganda’s ideal climate for macadamia nuts growing. Macadamia trees best grow well in subtropical and tropical climates where temperatures range between 15°C- 35°C . These climatic conditions make most parts of Uganda idea for growing macadamia. Macadamia thrives best in deep, sandy loam, moist and well-drained soils with a pH range of 5.0 – 6.5. Import Macadamia nuts from Uganda at very competitive prices that will both improve the livelihoods of the macadamia farmers in Uganda as well as creating value for your clients. Buy Macadamia nuts in Kampala for export. We have a central warehousing facility in Kampala for the macadamia nuts which are collected from carefully selected macadamia nuts across Uganda. Currently the price per kg of exportable nuts in shell ranges from UGX 4,500 to UGX 6,000 per kg
We also sell, Bwami roasted macadamia nuts. The macadamia nuts are. Sustainably sourced from Uganda. The macadamia nuts we sell are cholesterol-free and keto-friendly. Macadamia nuts and Macadamia oil are traded globally globally. The supply of Macadamia nuts as at 2023 is 50,000 metric tonnes against an estimated global demand of 76,700 metric tonnes. In 2030, the supply is expected to increase to 100,000 metric tonnes while the demand is approximated at 121,900 metric tonnes. We’re strategically positioned to be significant players in getting more macadamia nuts tonnage to the world’s macadamia trading platforms through export led strategies and encouraging more farmers to grow macadamia in Uganda, with support with macadamia seedlings, pesticides and post harvesting handling.
We’re well positioned on the Ugandan macadamia nuts market by supplying international buyers and importers with both macadamia nuts in shell, macadamia nuts out of shell and macadamia oil still on a limited scale from processors in Uganda who are processing the macadamia oil from the macadamia nuts. Uganda already has 5 processing facilities established in different parts of the country. Our major source, farmers and suppliers of macadamia nuts are Amafh Macadamia Farm located in Mityana.
Harvesting Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia Nuts harvesting is carefully managed in order to maintain the integrity of each macadamia nut. The macadamia harvest season typically runs all year round. Each macadamia is collected, inspected, and sorted to ensure that only the best make it to the processing and packaging stage..
Macadamia Processing & Packaging
When the macadamia nuts are harvested, they are taken through a rigorous cleaning process. They are then shelled and dried to military precision and perfection to give our buyers and consumers the best macadamia nuts on the market. During the processing process, the idea and mission if to preserve the rich flavour and natural oils that make the macadamia nuts that we supply and sell unique in both tasted and quality. We package each macadamia batch with quality and freshness in mind.
We source macadamia processed products from these firms and sell it to international buyers and importers who wish to import macadamia from Uganda. Most of our macadamia ends up in United States of America who are our leading importers and buyers , followed by Europe, China, Netherlands and Vietnam. Kenya also buys macadamia from Uganda for aggregation with their own volumes for export to larger markets worldwide. Players in Cosmetic industries are also big buyers of macadamia from Uganda.
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