Sub Product
Cashew Kernel SW180, Cashew Kernel SW210, Cashew Kernel SW240, Cashew Kernel SW320, +7
Derived Products
Roasted Cashew Nut, Salted Roasted Cashew Nut, Unsalted Roasted Cashew Nut, Fried Cashew Nut, +3
HS Code
080132
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cashew Kernel market coverage spans 146 countries.
- 1,371 exporter companies and 2,596 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 19,664 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 1 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 5; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cashew Kernel
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Cashew Kernel Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Cashew Kernel: Tanzania (+150.7%), Ivory Coast (+45.9%), Nigeria (+44.9%).
Cashew Kernel Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Cashew Kernel transaction unit prices: Mexico (10.39 USD / kg), India (8.30 USD / kg), Ivory Coast (7.24 USD / kg), Vietnam (7.18 USD / kg), Chile (7.12 USD / kg), 13 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | +8.7% | 13,459 | 7.00 USD / kg (19,448,530.358 kg) | 7.05 USD / kg (23,070,594.205 kg) | 7.03 USD / kg (36,957,234.16 kg) | 7.04 USD / kg (39,348,080.349 kg) | 7.18 USD / kg (29,474,536.172 kg) | 7.18 USD / kg (29,130,448.172 kg) | ||||||
| India | +6.0% | 2,802 | 8.48 USD / kg (2,520,889.022 kg) | 8.28 USD / kg (3,222,681.062 kg) | 8.45 USD / kg (2,843,661.764 kg) | 8.42 USD / kg (2,421,482.322 kg) | 8.40 USD / kg (2,746,112.304 kg) | 8.30 USD / kg (3,523,937.168 kg) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +45.9% | 415 | 4.75 USD / kg (296,485.463 kg) | 5.17 USD / kg (407,824.443 kg) | 4.67 USD / kg (1,206,172.226 kg) | 5.19 USD / kg (1,277,788.567 kg) | 6.82 USD / kg (1,304,324.46 kg) | 7.24 USD / kg (1,206,778.6 kg) | ||||||
| United States | -19.9% | 185 | 6.98 USD / kg (570,710 kg) | 6.98 USD / kg (517,388 kg) | 6.98 USD / kg (1,006,359.14 kg) | - (-) | 4.17 USD / kg (426,777.17 kg) | 5.85 USD / kg (341,525.861 kg) | ||||||
| Brazil | -14.0% | 162 | 5.86 USD / kg (128,257 kg) | 6.03 USD / kg (117,073 kg) | 5.56 USD / kg (282,760 kg) | 5.85 USD / kg (440,588 kg) | 5.98 USD / kg (130,280 kg) | 5.51 USD / kg (158,785 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 108 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.12 USD / kg (399,293 kg) | 2.94 USD / kg (391,874 kg) | 2.86 USD / kg (610,974 kg) | ||||||
| Benin | +16.1% | 95 | 6.02 USD / kg (154,896.841 kg) | 6.07 USD / kg (340,410.842 kg) | 5.73 USD / kg (123,846.001 kg) | 5.88 USD / kg (64,025.071 kg) | 6.84 USD / kg (124,441 kg) | 7.04 USD / kg (85,650 kg) | ||||||
| Nigeria | +44.9% | 85 | 7.04 USD / kg (82,249.7 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.35 USD / kg (230,455.776 kg) | 7.20 USD / kg (118,119.1 kg) | 6.82 USD / kg (104,550 kg) | ||||||
| Belgium | - | 53 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.46 USD / kg (531,762 kg) | 6.55 USD / kg (259,182 kg) | 6.56 USD / kg (222,603 kg) | ||||||
| France | +20.0% | 47 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.56 USD / kg (166,563 kg) | 6.54 USD / kg (294,025 kg) |
Cashew Kernel Global Supply Chain Coverage
3,967 companies
1,371 exporters and 2,596 importers are mapped for Cashew Kernel.
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Cashew Kernel Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Cashew Kernel Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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VIXXRA Companies Ltd
Nigeria
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Nigeria
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Globex Harvest Export Ltd
Nigeria
Intimex Group Joint Stock Company
Vietnam
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Vietnam
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Senegal
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Nigeria
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Tanzania
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Cashew Kernel Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Cashew kernel
Origin Country: Nigeria
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF
Min Volume: 1 CONTAINER
Grade: WW 320, WW240, WW180Moisture : 5%Certification : AFI Colour : White Broken: 10% maxCult: Organic Origin : Vietnam and Nigeria
Negotiable
Cashew Kernel Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-27
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / Wholesale
(United States)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Logistics
(Zimbabwe)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 10
Industries: Brokers And Trade AgenciesFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingTrade
(Lithuania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Freight Forwarding And IntermodalOthers
Value Chain Roles: OthersDistribution / WholesaleLogistics
Cashew Kernel Global Exporter Coverage
1,371 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Cashew Kernel (HS Code 080132) in 2024
For Cashew Kernel in 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 10 supplier countries to map core supply structure.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 44,957,595 kg | 296,304,815.805 USD |
| 2 | India | 41,113,770 kg | 295,752,465.202 USD |
| 3 | Germany | 14,688,189 kg | 108,910,009.437 USD |
| 4 | Turkiye | 7,053,189 kg | 44,436,774 USD |
| 5 | Brazil | 7,554,571.529 kg | 43,853,813 USD |
| 6 | Spain | 2,816,779.78 kg | 19,395,701.318 USD |
| 7 | Myanmar [Burma] | 2,022,610 kg | 19,120,932.207 USD |
| 8 | United States | 2,778,413 kg | 18,762,430 USD |
| 9 | Burkina Faso | 3,781,304 kg | 12,923,535.168 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 1,298,807 kg | 11,275,829.91 USD |
Cashew Kernel Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cashew Kernel Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
2,596 importer companies are mapped for Cashew Kernel demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cashew Kernel Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Netherlands)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-02-25
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Industries: Food WholesalersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Palestine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(United Kingdom)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Turkiye)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-21
Recently Import Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingBrokers And Trade AgenciesFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
2,596 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cashew Kernel.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cashew Kernel (HS Code 080132) in 2024
For Cashew Kernel in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 176,426,089 kg | 1,073,429,577 USD |
| 2 | Germany | 52,799,903.943 kg | 326,946,366.941 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 49,852,613 kg | 316,155,212.348 USD |
| 4 | Turkiye | 28,058,266 kg | 167,923,108 USD |
| 5 | Australia | 18,106,046.68 kg | 100,687,264.387 USD |
| 6 | Italy | 18,045,916 kg | 89,240,491.658 USD |
| 7 | Canada | 16,021,102.583 kg | 89,127,798.613 USD |
| 8 | Poland | 13,099,279.716 kg | 84,794,269 USD |
| 9 | Japan | 12,331,725 kg | 80,301,000.68 USD |
| 10 | Thailand | 13,307,586 kg | 70,355,993.34 USD |
Cashew Kernel Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Cashew Kernel
Cashew Kernel Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Cashew Kernel wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2025-11, countries with visible Cashew Kernel wholesale unit prices: Ukraine (11.67 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 10.05 USD / kg | 10.04 USD / kg | 10.06 USD / kg | 11.71 USD / kg | 13.00 USD / kg | 11.67 USD / kg |
Cashew Kernel Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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| Rank | Country | Average | Lower | Upper | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ukraine | 10.97 USD / kg | 8.61 USD / kg | 13.16 USD / kg | +21.4% |
Latest Cashew Kernel Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-01 | cas*** ****** ********* * ******* **** ******** | 14.76 USD / kg | |
| 2026-04-01 | Кеш** **** ****** * ******* ***** | 11.27 USD / kg | |
| 2022-08-01 | Кеш** **** * ******* **** | 7.96 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Кеш** **** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg | |
| 2021-08-01 | Кеш** **** * ******* **** | 5.74 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormShelled (Dried)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree Nuts
Scientific NameAnacardium occidentale L.
PerishabilityLow to Medium (shelf-stable dried kernel; quality can deteriorate with moisture uptake, pests, and heat-driven rancidity).
Growing Conditions
- Tropical growing zones; reported cultivation range includes sea level up to about 1,000 m altitude.
- Annual rainfall tolerance reported across a wide band (approximately 400–4,000 mm), depending on local conditions.
- Harvesting is associated with dry weather; producing regions north of the equator tend to harvest early in the calendar year to mid-year, while regions south of the equator tend to harvest from around September/October into the following year.
Consumption Forms
- Snack nuts (natural, roasted, flavored).
- Food ingredient for bakery and confectionery (whole and pieces).
- Cereal and dessert inclusions/toppings (pieces, granules).
- Cashew paste/butter and meal/flour applications.
- Cashew-based beverage applications.
Grading Factors
- Style/form (whole kernels vs. butts, splits, pieces, granules).
- Size/count designations for whole kernels.
- Color class (e.g., white vs. scorched categories).
- Defect tolerances (mold, rancidity, decay, pest damage, foreign matter).
- Moisture content control (commonly specified at or below 5% in standards/guidance).
Planting to HarvestEconomic yield is reported to begin around the 3rd year after planting, with full production commonly reached after about 4–5 years (management and spacing dependent).
Market
Cashew kernels are a globally traded tree-nut product whose upstream raw-cashew-nut supply is concentrated in tropical producing regions, particularly West Africa (led by Côte d’Ivoire), with additional major origins in South and Southeast Asia. Industrial-scale shelling, peeling, and grading for export have historically been concentrated in Asia—especially Viet Nam and India—creating a supply chain where cross-border raw-nut logistics and processing capacity are key market bottlenecks. Kernels are sold both as consumer snacks and as an ingredient for bakery, confectionery, cereals, and emerging plant-based applications, with quality defined through widely referenced commercial standards (e.g., UNECE DDP-17) based on size, style (whole/pieces), color class, defects, and moisture. Market dynamics increasingly include policy and investment efforts to expand in-origin processing in Africa, which can alter traditional raw-nut and kernel trade routes. Pricing and availability are sensitive to harvest outcomes during dry-season windows and to disruptions in processing hubs, logistics, and quality compliance.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastLargest raw cashew nut producer and a fast-growing kernel-processing origin; historically exported most raw nuts for processing, with expanding local processing capacity.
- VietnamMajor global processor of imported raw cashew nuts and a leading exporter of cashew kernels.
- IndiaMajor processor and exporter of cashew kernels; also a significant raw cashew producer.
- CambodiaSignificant raw cashew producer supplying regional processing and export chains.
- TanzaniaMajor raw cashew origin with a distinct Southern Hemisphere harvest window.
Major Exporting Countries
- VietnamConsistently among the top global exporters of shelled cashew kernels (HS 080132).
- IndiaKey global exporter of shelled cashew kernels (HS 080132), supplying both retail and industrial buyers.
- Ivory CoastGrowing exporter of kernels alongside continued dominance in raw cashew nut production.
- NetherlandsEU trading and distribution hub with notable re-exports linked to import, packing, and onward distribution.
- BrazilEstablished producing origin with participation in kernel trade, including specialty and industrial grades.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesOne of the largest end-markets for cashew kernels, supplied primarily by major Asian processors/exporters.
- NetherlandsKey import gateway for the EU, linked to repacking and onward distribution across Europe.
- GermanyLarge European import market for edible nuts, including cashew kernels.
- ChinaSignificant import market with demand spanning snack and ingredient uses.
- United KingdomMajor consumer market importing kernels for retail and food manufacturing.
Supply Calendar
- Côte d'Ivoire:Mar, Apr, May, JunWest Africa dry-season harvest window that strongly influences raw-nut availability for global processing.
- Nigeria:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayWest Africa supply window overlapping with other early-year Northern Hemisphere origins.
- India:Feb, Mar, Apr, May, JunNorthern Hemisphere harvest aligned to late-winter through early-summer conditions in producing states.
- Guinea-Bissau:May, Jun, Jul, AugLate Northern Hemisphere supply window that can extend availability after earlier West African peaks.
- United Republic of Tanzania:Oct, Nov, Dec, JanSouthern Hemisphere window providing counter-seasonal raw-nut supply relative to West Africa and South Asia.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Kernel styles commonly traded include whole kernels and broken forms such as butts, splits, pieces, and granules.
- Color classes are used in trade (e.g., higher-grade lighter colors vs. darker/scorched categories depending on processing/overheating).
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture content is a core buyer specification parameter; UNECE DDP-17 sets a maximum moisture content of 5% for cashew kernels.
- Moisture management is also emphasized by industry guidance for safe storage and quality preservation (e.g., maintaining kernel moisture at 5% or less).
Grades
- UNECE DDP-17 quality classes: “Extra” Class, Class I, Class II.
- Common whole-kernel size/count designations referenced in UNECE DDP-17 include 150, 180, 210, 240, 280, 320, 400, 450, 500 (count-based sizing).
Packaging
- Bulk cashew kernels are commonly packed in hermetically sealed containers to protect against moisture uptake, oxidation, contamination, and insect/pest exposure.
- Transport packaging is expected to be strong enough to protect kernels against compression and handling damage during containerized shipping and warehousing.
ProcessingKernels are traded for direct consumption (natural/roasted/flavored snack) and as an ingredient in confectionery and bakery applications.Pieces and granules are widely traded for industrial use (e.g., cereals, sweets, toppings), while kernel flour/meal is used for paste/butter and some beverage applications.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest of raw cashew nuts (in-shell) -> sun drying of raw nuts -> trading/export of raw nuts -> heating/roasting or steaming -> shelling -> kernel drying -> peeling (testa removal) -> grading by size/style/color/defects -> quality controls -> (where required) fumigation controls -> hermetic packaging -> containerized export -> importer/roaster/food manufacturer -> retail and foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Snack-nut consumption in retail channels (natural, roasted, flavored).
- Ingredient demand from bakery and confectionery manufacturers (whole and piece grades).
- Industrial ingredient demand from cereals, sweets, and toppings (piece, granule, and meal/flour forms).
- Growth in cashew-based paste/butter and beverage applications in some markets.
Temperature
- Storage and transport emphasize low humidity and cool conditions to reduce moisture uptake and oxidative rancidity; industry guidance highlights dry (<65% RH), dark, cool (<10°C) and well-ventilated storage for both in-shell nuts and kernels.
- Kernel moisture is typically controlled at ~5% or less to support quality and reduce deterioration risk in storage and shipment.
Shelf Life
- Quality is highly sensitive to moisture uptake and pest exposure; inadequate moisture control can increase risks of mold, off-flavors, and reduced commercial grade.
- Oxidative rancidity is a key shelf-life limiter; odor control and protection from heat and strong odors are emphasized in storage guidance.
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal kernel availability depends on a concentrated set of processing hubs (notably Viet Nam and India) that shell and grade large volumes of raw nuts sourced internationally, especially from West Africa. Disruptions in these processing nodes (capacity constraints, quality compliance failures, labor shocks, port congestion, or financing tightness) can rapidly tighten kernel supply even when orchard-level production is adequate.Use multi-origin procurement strategies (diversify both raw-nut origins and kernel processors), qualify alternative suppliers (including emerging African processors), and implement inventory buffers and contract clauses tied to quality and delivery performance.
Climate MediumCashew production and harvesting are tied to dry-season patterns and seasonal flowering/fruiting cycles; unfavorable rainfall timing or prolonged humidity during harvest windows can reduce usable raw-nut volumes and degrade quality, raising downstream kernel defect rates and processing losses.Track seasonal agro-climatic indicators in major origins and stagger sourcing across West Africa, South Asia, and East/Southern Africa to reduce single-season exposure.
Food Safety MediumFood safety and quality outcomes depend on moisture control, hygienic processing, pest control, and defect sorting; kernels must be free of mold, rancidity, pests, and objectionable foreign matter, with moisture limits central to preventing deterioration. Although some industry guidance notes a low incidence of aflatoxins in cashews, occurrence is still possible and can trigger border rejections or recalls in strict markets.Implement HACCP/GMP programs, verify moisture and defect tolerances against UNECE/contract specs, maintain hermetic packaging and dry storage, and apply destination-market contaminant monitoring plans (including aflatoxins where relevant).
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport compliance risk can arise from allergen labeling requirements (tree nut allergen), pesticide/contaminant limits, and documentation/traceability expectations. Buyers increasingly require supplier verification and social compliance checks where forced-labor allegations have been reported in parts of the supply chain.Maintain robust traceability to facility level, require third-party social audits where appropriate, and ensure allergen management and labeling controls align with destination-market rules.
Sustainability
- Safe handling and valorization of cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and other by-products; CNSL is described as noxious and is used in industrial applications, creating both waste-management and value-recovery considerations.
- Shifts in processing geography (e.g., expansion of processing in West Africa) can change transport distances, energy use in drying/processing, and local environmental management requirements around processing operations.
Labor & Social
- Forced labor allegations have been documented in Viet Nam’s government-run drug detention centers, including detainees forced to work in cashew processing (a major reputational and compliance risk for downstream buyers).
- Worker health and safety concerns in shelling/processing relate to exposure risks from cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), which is described as harmful/noxious and requires appropriate controls in processing environments.
- Smallholder farmer income stability and market access risks can be amplified by seasonal price swings, quality-based price differentials, and changing export/processing policies in major raw-nut origins.
FAQ
How are cashew kernels graded in international trade?International transactions commonly reference commercial standards such as UNECE DDP-17, which classifies kernels by quality class (“Extra”, Class I, Class II) and uses size/count and style categories (e.g., whole kernels vs. splits/pieces) alongside defect tolerances. Buyers typically specify size/count, color class, allowed defects (mold, pests, rancidity, foreign matter), and moisture requirements in contracts.
Why is the global cashew-kernel supply chain considered vulnerable to disruption?Even when raw cashew nuts are produced in multiple tropical countries (especially in West Africa), a large share of industrial-scale shelling and grading has historically been concentrated in a small number of processing hubs—particularly Viet Nam and India. If those hubs face processing, logistics, quality-compliance, or labor disruptions, kernel supply to importing markets can tighten quickly.
What are the most important quality and storage parameters for cashew kernels?Moisture control and hygienic handling are central: UNECE DDP-17 specifies a maximum moisture content of 5%, and industry guidance emphasizes maintaining low moisture and dry, cool, well-ventilated storage to limit mold, pests, and rancidity. Packaging is commonly hermetic to protect kernels from humidity and contamination during storage and shipment.
Sources
Cashew Kernel Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
Vietnam
Ghana
Ivory Coast
Netherlands
China
Nigeria
United Arab Emirates
Bangladesh
Senegal
Germany
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