Parent Product
Cashew Kernel
HS Code
080132
Last Updated
2026-06-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Cashew Kernel WW450 market coverage spans 131 countries.
- 227 exporter companies and 340 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 649 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 13 countries.
- 2 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 2026-06-09.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Cashew Kernel WW450
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Cashew Kernel WW450 Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
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Top YoY shifts for Cashew Kernel WW450: Ivory Coast (+49.4%), United States (+29.1%), Singapore (+25.7%).
Cashew Kernel WW450 Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-12, countries with visible Cashew Kernel WW450 transaction unit prices: United States (7.72 USD / kg), India (7.61 USD / kg), Belgium (7.28 USD / kg), Benin (7.13 USD / kg), Vietnam (6.96 USD / kg), 3 more countries.
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | +8.2% | 109 | 7.60 USD / kg (127,138.96 kg) | 8.29 USD / kg (54,174.12 kg) | 7.17 USD / kg (36,706.56 kg) | 8.11 USD / kg (171,163.2 kg) | 8.16 USD / kg (126,220.04 kg) | 7.61 USD / kg (51,004.4 kg) | ||||||
| Benin | 0.0% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 7.13 USD / kg (3,039.066 kg) | ||||||
| Vietnam | +7.8% | 491 | 7.05 USD / kg (317,379.48 kg) | 6.82 USD / kg (655,256.24 kg) | 6.79 USD / kg (2,474,676.451 kg) | 6.90 USD / kg (1,070,009.639 kg) | 7.15 USD / kg (1,259,132.44 kg) | 6.96 USD / kg (1,454,299.198 kg) | ||||||
| Thailand | - | 22 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 3.74 USD / kg (135,200 kg) | 3.73 USD / kg (143,090 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +49.4% | 7 | - (-) | - (-) | 5.61 USD / kg (2,948.348 kg) | - (-) | 9.09 USD / kg (54,480 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| China | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Singapore | +25.7% | 10 | - (-) | 6.50 USD / kg (23,814 kg) | - (-) | 6.66 USD / kg (39,690 kg) | 6.56 USD / kg (31,752 kg) | 6.53 USD / kg (55,566 kg) | ||||||
| United States | +29.1% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 8.37 USD / kg (17,030 kg) | 7.72 USD / kg (17,030 kg) | ||||||
| Morocco | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.52 USD / kg (33,825 kg) | ||||||
| South Korea | - | 1 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 6.54 USD / kg (21,415 kg) |
Cashew Kernel WW450 Global Supply Chain Coverage
567 companies
227 exporters and 340 importers are mapped for Cashew Kernel WW450.
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Cashew Kernel WW450 Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
227 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Cashew Kernel WW450. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
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Vietnam
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Vietnam
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Cashew Kernel WW450 Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFreight Forwarding And IntermodalShipping And Water Transport
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingLogisticsTrade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-02-01
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Trade
Exporting Countries: United States
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450, Cashew Kernel WW320
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450, Cashew Kernel SW450
(Costa Rica)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Guatemala
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450
(Benin)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: Vietnam
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450
(Vietnam)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood PackagingFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFarming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingTrade
Exporting Countries: India
Supplying Products: Cashew Kernel, Cashew Kernel WW450, Cashew Kernel WW210 +2
Cashew Kernel WW450 Global Exporter Coverage
227 companies
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Top Exporting Countries for Cashew Kernel WW450 (HS Code 080132) in 2024
For Cashew Kernel WW450 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 WW450 Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Cashew Kernel WW450 Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
340 importer companies are mapped for Cashew Kernel WW450 demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Cashew Kernel WW450 Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Benin)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Ukraine)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Uzbekistan)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(China)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Denmark)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-05-09
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
340 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Cashew Kernel WW450.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Cashew Kernel WW450 (HS Code 080132) in 2024
For Cashew Kernel WW450 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 WW450 Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (Shelled Kernel)
Industry PositionProcessed Agricultural Commodity
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree nuts
Scientific NameAnacardium occidentale
PerishabilityLow (dried/stable), but quality is sensitive to moisture, heat, and oxidation (rancidity)
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical production zones
- Distinct dry season supports harvest and post-harvest drying of nuts
- Quality outcomes depend on effective drying and moisture protection during storage
Consumption Forms
- Roasted and flavored snacks
- Ingredient use in confectionery and bakery
- Ingredient use in snack mixes, cereals, and food manufacturing (including plant-based applications)
Grading Factors
- Count-based size grade (e.g., 450: ~400–450 kernels per pound)
- Color/appearance for white-whole grades
- Breakage tolerance (whole vs broken styles)
- Moisture control (commonly specified in the 3%–5% range in some commercial specifications)
- Defect limits (mold, infestation, foreign matter) and food-safety compliance (pathogens/aflatoxin to importing-country tolerances)
Market
Cashew kernel WW450 (White Whole 450) is a globally traded tree-nut product defined by commercial sizing and quality specifications used in bulk ingredient and snack supply chains. Raw cashew nut production is concentrated across West Africa and parts of South Asia/SE Asia, while kernel processing and export supply is heavily centered in major processing hubs, particularly Vietnam and India. Demand is anchored by North America, Europe (including re-export hubs), and growing Asian markets, with end uses spanning roasting/snacking and ingredient applications in confectionery and bakery. Trade performance is highly sensitive to raw nut crop outcomes, processing capacity/quality compliance, and food-safety border controls (e.g., aflatoxin and pathogen requirements).
Market GrowthGrowing (long-term)steady long-term expansion in global nut consumption, with cashews a major tree-nut segment
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastMajor raw cashew nut origin underpinning global kernel supply chains
- IndiaMajor raw cashew producer and longstanding processing base
- VietnamProcessing-intensive supply chain; relies significantly on imported raw nuts for kernel output
- TanzaniaImportant raw cashew origin (Southern Hemisphere harvest window)
- NigeriaSignificant raw cashew origin within West Africa
- BeninSignificant West African raw cashew origin
- Guinea-BissauSignificant West African raw cashew origin
- BrazilNotable producer (Southern Hemisphere seasonality)
Major Exporting Countries
- VietnamMajor exporter of processed cashew kernels (bulk and retail formats)
- IndiaMajor exporter of processed cashew kernels; diverse grade mix
- NetherlandsEU distribution and re-export hub for cashew kernels
Major Importing Countries
- United StatesLarge consumer/import market for cashew kernels as snack and ingredient
- GermanyMajor EU destination market for kernels and ingredient use
- NetherlandsMajor import hub supporting EU redistribution
- United KingdomSignificant retail and ingredient demand
- ChinaGrowing demand in snack and ingredient channels
Supply Calendar
- Countries north of the equator (e.g., West Africa, India, Viet Nam):Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, JunHarvest commonly starts early in the calendar year and runs to approximately mid-year (raw cashew nuts), supporting subsequent kernel processing/export schedules
- Cote d'Ivoire:Feb, Mar, Apr, MayMarketing/harvest season typically opens in early February (raw cashew nuts), making late Q1–Q2 a critical global supply period
- Countries south of the equator (e.g., Brazil, East Africa):Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec, JanHarvest commonly runs from September/October into early the following year (raw cashew nuts), providing hemispheric complementarity
Specification
Physical Attributes
- WW450 is a whole-kernel size designation typically associated with approximately 400–450 kernels per pound (and roughly 880–990 kernels per kilogram)
- Commercial appearance expectations emphasize light/white kernel color for white-whole grades and low defect incidence for premium lots
Compositional Metrics
- Moisture commonly specified at 3%–5% for commercial shipments under AFI specifications (loss-on-drying methods referenced)
- Free fatty acids (FFA) and peroxide value (PV) are used as oil-quality indicators in some commercial specifications (e.g., FFA maximum and PV maximum thresholds)
- Aflatoxin compliance is typically defined relative to the importing market’s legal tolerances (buyer specification plus regulatory limits)
Grades
- AFI commercial quality categories are used in trade specifications (e.g., Fancy/Scorched/Blemished groupings) alongside whole/broken style designations
- AFI size designations for whole kernels include common count-based grades such as 180, 210, 240, 320, and 450
Packaging
- Hermetically sealed, food-grade packaging is commonly specified for bulk shipment to protect against moisture uptake, infestation, and odor taint
- Commercial specifications may require gas flushing (e.g., CO2/nitrogen mixes) and minimum outer-carton strength and labeling/traceability markings
ProcessingOften traded as raw kernels intended for downstream roasting/flavoring and/or as ingredients in confectionery and bakery applicationsRoast testing may be used contractually to verify post-roast appearance and to confirm lot classification/grade under some buyer standards
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Farm harvest of raw cashew nuts (RCN) -> field drying -> aggregation and storage -> delivery to processors -> steaming/conditioning -> shelling -> drying -> peeling -> grading/sorting (whole vs broken; count-based sizes such as 450) -> food-safety and quality checks -> hermetic packing -> export -> destination roasters/ingredient users -> retail/foodservice
Demand Drivers
- Global snacking demand for roasted/flavored cashews in modern retail and convenience formats
- Ingredient demand from confectionery, bakery, cereals/snack mixes, and food manufacturing
- Premiumization and private-label expansion in mature markets alongside widening consumption in emerging markets
Temperature
- Dry, cool storage is important to slow rancidity and preserve quality; AFI references optimal tree-nut storage temperatures of roughly 0–10°C (32–50°F) with moderate relative humidity
Atmosphere Control
- Hermetic packaging and inert/CO2 gas flushing are used in some commercial specifications to reduce infestation risk and preserve quality in transit and storage
Shelf Life
- Commercial expectations can extend to long ambient shelf life under proper sealed packaging and storage; AFI notes an industry expectation of up to ~24 months when properly stored (specification context)
Risks
Supply Concentration HighGlobal kernel availability depends on a two-stage concentration: large raw nut volumes sourced from a relatively concentrated set of producing regions (notably West Africa and parts of South Asia) and substantial kernel processing/export throughput concentrated in a few major processing hubs. Weather shocks to raw nut crops, logistics disruptions, or policy/financing constraints in either stage can rapidly tighten exportable kernel supply and amplify price volatility for grades such as WW450.Qualify multiple origin and processor networks across regions, maintain multi-supplier contracts by grade, and plan buffer inventories aligned to hemispheric raw-nut seasonality.
Food Safety HighCashew kernels face border-control and recall risk tied to pathogens (e.g., Salmonella) and contaminants/toxins (including aflatoxin constraints set by importing markets). Non-compliance can lead to shipment rejection, costly rework, and reputational damage for suppliers and buyers.Use validated kill-steps where appropriate (e.g., roasting), require accredited microbiological and aflatoxin testing to destination limits, and implement robust traceability and pre-shipment inspection programs.
Labor Rights MediumThe cashew sector has faced documented labor-abuse allegations in certain contexts (including forced labor reporting in Vietnam’s drug detention centers involving cashew processing), alongside broader occupational health hazards in shelling and processing. These issues can trigger buyer disengagement, enhanced due diligence requirements, and supply reconfiguration.Apply human-rights due diligence, require third-party social audits where appropriate, ensure grievance mechanisms, and prioritize transparent, reputable processors with verifiable labor practices.
Quality Degradation MediumMoisture ingress, poor hermetic sealing, and inadequate storage conditions can drive blocking, mold risk, off-flavors, and rancidity, reducing usable yields and downgrading lots (especially for white whole grades).Specify hermetic packaging, enforce moisture targets, control storage temperature/humidity, and monitor peroxide/FFA indicators for shelf-life management.
Price Volatility MediumCashew kernel prices can swing sharply based on raw nut crop outcomes, processing throughput, freight/finance constraints, and short-term demand shifts in major consumer markets, affecting contract performance and inventory valuation.Use staged purchasing, diversify contract timing across the season, and align hedging/forward coverage (where available) to physical inventory exposure.
Sustainability
- Land-use change and biodiversity impacts where cashew expansion displaces mixed farming or natural vegetation (region-dependent)
- Post-harvest drying and storage losses (mold/quality deterioration) driven by humidity and inadequate infrastructure in some origin areas
- Energy use and waste streams in processing (shell byproducts, wastewater) and the need for safe handling/value recovery
Labor & Social
- Occupational health risks in processing, including skin burns and irritation associated with exposure to cashew nut shell liquids during shelling/handling
- Human-rights allegations in parts of the cashew-processing supply chain history, including documented reports of forced labor in Vietnam’s government-run drug detention centers involving cashew processing (historical reporting)
- Smallholder income volatility and farmgate pricing uncertainty in major raw-nut origins, influencing rural livelihoods and supply reliability
FAQ
What does cashew kernel grade WW450 mean?WW450 is a “white whole” cashew kernel size designation commonly used in trade specifications. Under the Association of Food Industries (AFI) cashew kernel specifications, the “450” size corresponds to about 400–450 whole kernels per pound (and roughly 880–990 per kilogram), and “whole” kernels are defined by limited breakage relative to a full kernel.
What HS code is commonly used for shelled cashew nuts in international trade?A widely used Harmonized System classification for shelled cashew nuts is HS 080132 (“cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled”), as shown in the UN Statistics Division HS classification detail.
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Cashew Kernel WW450 Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
Netherlands
Vietnam
Ivory Coast
United States
United Arab Emirates
Germany
Nigeria
Brazil
Mozambique
China
Tanzania
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