Parent Product
Cashew Kernel
HS Code
080132
Last Updated
2026-05-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cashew Kernel SW210 market coverage spans 128 countries.
- 22 exporter companies and 24 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 43 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 1 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-05-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cashew Kernel SW210
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Cashew Kernel SW210 Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Cashew Kernel SW210: Vietnam (+5.5%).
Cashew Kernel SW210 Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-11, countries with visible Cashew Kernel SW210 transaction unit prices: Vietnam (6.39 USD / kg).
| 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 | +5.5% | 43 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 5.92 USD / kg (59,438 kg) | 6.34 USD / kg (33,450 kg) | 6.39 USD / kg (49,717 kg) |
Cashew Kernel SW210 Global Supply Chain Coverage
46 companies
22 exporters and 24 importers are mapped for Cashew Kernel SW210.
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Cashew Kernel SW210 Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
22 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cashew Kernel SW210. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Cashew Kernel SW210 Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Tanzania)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Turkiye
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Raw Cashew Nut, Coffee Bean +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: United States, Netherlands, Belarus
Supplying Products: Raw Walnuts, Cashew Kernel, Raw Pecan Nut +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: United States, Netherlands, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Peru, Turkiye, Hong Kong, Russia, Kazakhstan
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Raw Walnuts, Raw Pecan Nut +5
(Mexico)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: United States, Mexico
Supplying Products: Raw Pecan Nut, Raw Walnuts, Raw Macadamia Nut +5
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingFarming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, Russia, United States, Australia, India
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Raw Cashew Nut, Cashew Kernel WW320 +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-04-07
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Germany, Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland, Kuwait, Czechia
Supplying Products: Organic Cashew Nut, Cashew Kernel, Roasted Cashew Nut +5
Cashew Kernel SW210 Global Exporter Coverage
22 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Cashew Kernel SW210 (HS Code 080132) in 2024
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| 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 SW210 Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cashew Kernel SW210 Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
24 importer companies are mapped for Cashew Kernel SW210 demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cashew Kernel SW210 Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Crop ProductionAnimal Production
Value Chain Roles: Mexico, South Korea, Costa Rica
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-23
Industries: Crop ProductionFood ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Singapore)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food WholesalersFood ManufacturingBeverage ManufacturingOthersFood Packaging
Value Chain Roles: -
(Thailand)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-04-07
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
24 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cashew Kernel SW210.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cashew Kernel SW210 (HS Code 080132) in 2024
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| 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 SW210 Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormShelled, dried kernels (graded; SW210)
Industry PositionPrimary Processed Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree nuts
Scientific NameAnacardium occidentale
PerishabilityLow (kernels are shelf-stable when adequately dried and packed)
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climates with warm temperatures; flowering and nut set often benefit from a pronounced dry season.
- Well-drained soils are important; cultivation is common in coastal and savannah-adjacent zones in major producing regions.
Consumption Forms
- Retail snack nuts (raw or roasted/seasoned)
- Ingredient for bakery and confectionery
- Snack mixes and cereals
- Spreads and pastes (e.g., cashew butter)
- Plant-based formulations (e.g., sauces and dairy alternatives)
Grading Factors
- Kernel count/size grade (e.g., 210 count)
- Whole versus broken kernel percentage
- Color class (white vs scorched)
- Defects (mold, insect damage, foreign matter)
- Moisture and evidence of rancidity/oxidation
Planting to HarvestPerennial tree crop; commercial yields typically begin several years after planting and rise as orchards mature.
Market
Cashew kernel SW210 is a globally traded graded cashew kernel product ("scorched whole" with a size/count specification) used in both retail snacks and as an ingredient for food manufacturing. The upstream crop (raw cashew nuts) is widely produced across West Africa and South/Southeast Asia, while international kernel processing and export is strongly centered in Asia, with increasing in-origin processing in some African producing countries. Major import demand is concentrated in high-income consumer markets in North America and Europe, alongside growing demand in parts of Asia and the Middle East. Market dynamics are shaped by crop seasonality at origin, processing capacity and quality consistency, and frequent price volatility tied to raw nut availability and inventory cycles.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastLeading raw cashew nut producer; increasingly important for in-origin processing and kernel exports.
- IndiaMajor producer and long-established kernel processor for domestic consumption and exports.
- VietnamSignificant producer and a major global processing hub, including imported raw nut processing.
- NigeriaLarge raw cashew nut producer with growing processing initiatives.
- BeninNotable raw cashew nut producer in West Africa.
- TanzaniaMajor East African raw cashew nut producer with a distinct harvest season.
- Guinea-BissauImportant raw cashew nut producer; exports historically focused on raw nuts.
- MozambiqueEstablished producer with a history of cashew processing and export.
- BrazilTraditional producing country; supplies kernels and related cashew products.
- IndonesiaProduces cashew primarily for domestic and regional markets.
Major Exporting Countries
- VietnamAmong the leading global exporters of processed cashew kernels; large industrial processing base.
- IndiaMajor exporter of kernels, including whole and scorched grades.
- Ivory CoastIncreasing exporter of kernels as in-origin processing capacity expands.
- CambodiaEmerging kernel exporter linked to expanding processing investments.
- NetherlandsKey re-export and distribution hub for kernels into wider European markets.
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge consumer market for snack nuts and food ingredient use.
- GermanyMajor European consumption and processing market for edible nuts.
- NetherlandsEuropean entry and redistribution hub for edible nuts.
- ChinaSignificant import market for kernels for retail and manufacturing use.
- United Arab EmiratesRegional trading and consumption hub for nuts in the Gulf/MENA region.
- United KingdomHigh-value retail market for packaged nuts and bakery/confectionery demand.
Supply Calendar
- Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa):Feb, Mar, Apr, MayMajor raw nut harvest and export window; timing influences global raw nut availability for processing.
- India:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayHarvest window broadly overlaps West Africa; domestic processing demand competes for raw nut supply.
- Viet Nam:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayDomestic harvest season; processing also relies on imported raw nuts outside the local harvest window.
- Tanzania (East Africa):Oct, Nov, Dec, JanCounter-seasonal window relative to West Africa; can help smooth global raw nut supply timing.
- Brazil:Sep, Oct, Nov, DecSouthern hemisphere seasonality supports diversification of raw nut supply.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Whole cashew kernel grade; SW (scorched whole) typically shows light discoloration relative to white whole grades while remaining edible and commercially traded.
- SW210 is a size/count grade commonly interpreted as approximately 210 kernels per pound in trade specifications.
Compositional Metrics
- Buyer specifications typically include moisture control and rancidity-related quality checks (e.g., sensory, oxidation indicators) to protect eating quality and shelf stability.
- Food safety testing requirements may include mycotoxin controls (notably aflatoxins) depending on destination market and buyer programs.
Grades
- Common whole-kernel size grades include W180, W210, W240, W320 (with SW variants such as SW210).
- Grade conventions commonly distinguish whole vs broken pieces, and color classes such as white whole (W) vs scorched whole (SW).
Packaging
- Export packaging commonly uses oxygen-limiting formats (vacuum or inert-gas flushed bags) inside corrugated cartons to slow oxidation and protect against moisture uptake.
- Packaging programs typically emphasize odor protection and moisture barriers to prevent quality loss during long transit and storage.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cashew apple/nut harvest -> raw nut drying and aggregation -> export of raw cashew nuts to processing hubs and/or in-origin processing -> steaming/roasting to loosen shell -> shelling and peeling -> kernel drying and grading (e.g., SW210) -> packing in oxygen-barrier packaging -> export to roasters/packers/food manufacturers -> retail/foodservice distribution
Demand Drivers
- Snack nut consumption in North America, Europe, and affluent urban markets globally
- Use as an ingredient in bakery, confectionery, cereals, and snack mixes
- Growing use in plant-based products (e.g., sauces, spreads, and dairy alternatives) where cashew provides fat and mouthfeel
Temperature
- Quality preservation depends on cool, dry, low-humidity storage to reduce oxidation/rancidity and limit mold risk during storage and transit.
- Avoid exposure to high heat and strong odors; kernels can absorb odors and quality degrades faster under warm conditions.
Atmosphere Control
- Low-oxygen packaging (vacuum or inert gas) is commonly used to slow oxidative rancidity during shipping and warehousing.
Shelf Life
- Shelf life is generally extended by low moisture, oxygen control packaging, and cool storage; quality loss is typically driven by oxidation/rancidity and moisture uptake after opening.
Risks
Processing Concentration HighGlobal kernel availability and pricing can be quickly disrupted when major processing-export hubs face constraints (e.g., raw nut supply shortages, labor disruptions, power/logistics issues, or policy changes), because a large share of internationally traded kernels is processed and shipped through a limited number of countries and firms.Diversify approved suppliers across multiple processing origins (e.g., Asia and in-origin African processors), qualify equivalent grades across vendors, and use forward contracts plus safety stock for critical SKUs.
Climate MediumCashew yields and raw nut quality are sensitive to rainfall patterns, heat stress, and extreme weather in key producing regions, which can tighten raw nut supply and raise kernel prices.Monitor seasonal crop outlooks in West Africa and South/Southeast Asia, and balance sourcing across regions with different seasonal windows.
Food Safety MediumInadequate drying, storage, or pest control can increase risks of mold and mycotoxins (including aflatoxins), while poor hygienic handling can create microbiological contamination risk, potentially triggering border rejections or recalls.Require validated drying/storage controls, documented mycotoxin monitoring, and third-party food safety certification for processing facilities.
Price Volatility MediumKernel prices can be highly volatile due to raw nut harvest variability, shifting inventory positions among processors, and changing freight costs, affecting contract performance and buyer budgets.Use indexed/structured contracts where feasible, diversify contract timing, and maintain procurement flexibility across nearby size/color grades when product specs allow.
Regulatory Compliance MediumImport markets can impose strict limits and documentation requirements for contaminants (including aflatoxins) and food safety management systems, increasing compliance costs and rejection risk for non-conforming lots.Align specifications to destination regulatory limits, verify accredited lab testing, and ensure traceability documentation is shipment-ready.
Sustainability
- Smallholder livelihood and price transmission: raw nut production is often smallholder-based, making farm incomes sensitive to volatile raw nut prices and buying practices.
- Waste and byproduct management: shells and cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) handling can create environmental and occupational risks if unmanaged.
- Traceability and land-use governance: expanding production in some regions increases buyer focus on origin traceability and responsible land-use practices.
Labor & Social
- Occupational health and safety risks in processing (shelling/peeling) due to exposure to caustic cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL) and repetitive manual work.
- Use of subcontracted or informal labor in parts of the supply chain can increase audit complexity for buyers seeking social compliance.
FAQ
What does SW210 mean for cashew kernels?SW210 generally refers to a "scorched whole" cashew kernel grade where the kernels are whole but show light discoloration compared with "white whole" grades, and the "210" indicates a size/count specification commonly expressed as about 210 kernels per pound in industry trading standards.
Which countries are major exporters of cashew kernels in global trade?Global exports of processed cashew kernels are led by Viet Nam and India, with growing kernel exports from some in-origin processing countries such as Côte d'Ivoire; the Netherlands also plays a notable role as a European import and re-export hub.
What quality parameters are typically specified when buying cashew kernels like SW210?Buyers typically specify the size grade (count), whole versus broken content, color class (e.g., scorched vs white), defect limits (including mold/insect damage), moisture control to protect shelf stability, and food safety assurance measures that may include mycotoxin testing depending on the destination market.
Sources
Cashew Kernel SW210 Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
United States
Vietnam
Ivory Coast
Germany
China
Nigeria
Brazil
Netherlands
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Cambodia
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