Raw Cashew Nut Suppliers, Trade & Prices — Market Overview 2026
Sub Product
Raw Cashew Nut 48 LBS NC 170, Raw Cashew Nut 48 LBS NC 180, Raw Cashew Nut 48 LBS NC 190, Raw Cashew Nut 49 LBS NC 170, +12
HS Code
080131
Last Updated
2026-10-29
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Raw Cashew Nut market coverage spans 153 countries.
- 4,494 exporter companies and 6,468 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 49,390 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 20 countries.
- 8 premium suppliers and 8 catalog items are currently listed.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2026.
- Page data last updated on 2026-10-29.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Raw Cashew Nut
Analyze 49,390 supplier-linked transactions across the top 20 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Raw Cashew Nut.
Raw Cashew Nut Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Raw Cashew Nut to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Raw Cashew Nut: Singapore (+17.8%), India (+16.2%), Ivory Coast (+15.5%).
Raw Cashew Nut Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
As of 2025-11, benchmark Raw Cashew Nut country transaction counts with monthly unit price and volume to prioritize supplier and export markets.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Raw Cashew Nut transaction unit prices: Vietnam (7.07 USD / kg), Brazil (6.99 USD / kg), United States (2.78 USD / kg), Singapore (1.95 USD / kg), United Kingdom (1.77 USD / kg), 14 more countries.
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| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
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| Vietnam | +3.7% | 20,727 | 6.94 USD / kg (42,888,211.156 kg) | 7.01 USD / kg (42,017,848.844 kg) | 7.00 USD / kg (34,930,809.839 kg) | 7.10 USD / kg (12,025,978.558 kg) | 6.89 USD / kg (24,006,570.433 kg) | 7.07 USD / kg (34,801,305.108 kg) | ||||||
| Ivory Coast | +15.5% | 5,511 | 1.44 USD / kg (69,659,172.168 kg) | 1.42 USD / kg (62,943,366.6 kg) | 1.39 USD / kg (34,633,714.537 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (54,034,103.973 kg) | 1.92 USD / kg (19,924,454 kg) | 1.69 USD / kg (62,568,715.44 kg) | ||||||
| Cambodia | +12.4% | 3,837 | 1.72 USD / kg (2,000,020.5 kg) | 1.76 USD / kg (550,000 kg) | 1.74 USD / kg (438,750 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (26,394,648.001 kg) | 1.72 USD / kg (153,056,090 kg) | 1.71 USD / kg (210,460,410 kg) | ||||||
| Singapore | +17.8% | 2,749 | 1.71 USD / kg (23,259,462.716 kg) | 1.66 USD / kg (35,529,268.383 kg) | 1.89 USD / kg (32,028,398.205 kg) | 3.39 USD / kg (12,529,718.921 kg) | 1.97 USD / kg (19,713,614.776 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (18,604,891.96 kg) | ||||||
| Nigeria | +0.0% | 2,012 | 1.39 USD / kg (6,210,003.195 kg) | 1.44 USD / kg (12,691,732.206 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (3,032,812.2 kg) | 1.46 USD / kg (45,246,198.417 kg) | 1.40 USD / kg (13,144,386.006 kg) | 1.41 USD / kg (3,041,821 kg) | ||||||
| Togo | -3.0% | 1,842 | 1.37 USD / kg (1,940,231 kg) | 1.37 USD / kg (2,129,632 kg) | 1.39 USD / kg (961,072.998 kg) | 1.53 USD / kg (52,183,343.978 kg) | 1.32 USD / kg (25,771 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (792,981.998 kg) | ||||||
| United Arab Emirates | -4.7% | 1,719 | 1.44 USD / kg (10,394,164 kg) | 1.52 USD / kg (15,618,673.219 kg) | 1.55 USD / kg (30,479,035.992 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (14,996,778 kg) | 1.59 USD / kg (18,388,974.199 kg) | 1.51 USD / kg (22,167,518.191 kg) | ||||||
| Burkina Faso | -0.7% | 1,574 | 1.46 USD / kg (3,053,674 kg) | 1.42 USD / kg (5,099,452 kg) | 1.38 USD / kg (2,470,050 kg) | 1.44 USD / kg (12,318,430.997 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (3,050,295 kg) | 1.43 USD / kg (2,530,298 kg) | ||||||
| India | +16.2% | 1,573 | 1.52 USD / kg (26,147,960.635 kg) | 1.95 USD / kg (2,888,125.6 kg) | 1.62 USD / kg (8,025,410.127 kg) | 2.20 USD / kg (3,611,699.592 kg) | 1.63 USD / kg (3,438,061.792 kg) | 1.47 USD / kg (34,669,106.668 kg) | ||||||
| Guinea | +4.1% | 1,546 | 1.36 USD / kg (11,146,652.002 kg) | 1.50 USD / kg (3,790,922 kg) | 1.26 USD / kg (3,303,633.002 kg) | 1.31 USD / kg (22,273,254.006 kg) | 1.39 USD / kg (1,994,160 kg) | 1.29 USD / kg (1,112,529.002 kg) |
Raw Cashew Nut Global Supply Chain Coverage
10,962 companies
4,494 exporters and 6,468 importers are mapped for Raw Cashew Nut.
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Raw Cashew Nut Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
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Raw Cashew Nut Verified Export Suppliers and Premium Partners
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Tanzania Agroflux & Rocks Ltd
Tanzania
Contact
Food Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers
PT. DMC Plastik Indonesia
Indonesia
Catalog
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Mae-Ruay Snack Food Factory Co., Ltd.
Thailand
Food Manufacturing
FFP Limited
Ghana
Catalog
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Jude Fernando
Sri Lanka
Catalog
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PT. Global Vision Impex
Indonesia
Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Wholesalers, Others
Havigo Company Limited
Vietnam
Beverage Manufacturing, Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Others
VG Limited
United States
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Raw Cashew Nut Global Supplier Catalog Offers and Export Pricing Opportunities
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Raw Cashew Nut Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
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(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-17
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Food Manufacturing, Food Wholesalers, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Belgium, Ecuador, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Turkiye, Mexico, Nigeria, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Raw Cashew Nut, Dried Mung Bean, Dried Pigeon Peas +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-26
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Trade
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Raw Cashew Nut, Dried Soybean, Cottonseed Oil +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-07-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Canada, United States, Nigeria, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Korea, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Raw Cashew Nut, Dried Soybean, Almond +5
(Singapore)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Export Partner Companies: 6
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Others
Value Chain Roles: Food Manufacturing, Others
Exporting Countries: Bangladesh, Cameroon, United States, Mexico, Colombia, Philippines, Turkiye, Indonesia, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Almond, Raw Cashew Nut, Pure Cocoa Powder +5
(United Arab Emirates)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-06-20
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Indonesia, South Korea, Bangladesh, Turkiye, Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Raw Cashew Nut, Dried Soybean, Dried Mung Bean +5
(Guinea-Bissau)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-08-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale, Farming / Production / Processing / Packing, Food Manufacturing, Trade
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, India
Supplying Products: Raw Cashew Nut, Raw Cashew Nut 51 LBS NC 180, Raw Cashew Nut 53 LBS NC 170 +3
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Raw Cashew Nut Global Exporter Coverage
4,494 companies
Exporter company count is a key signal for Raw Cashew Nut supply depth and sourcing optionality.
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Top Exporting Countries for Raw Cashew Nut (HS Code 080131) in 2024
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| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burkina Faso | 109,497,867 kg | 98,524,008.432 USD |
| 2 | India | 28,468,520 kg | 43,240,944.944 USD |
| 3 | Netherlands | 16,765,732 kg | 42,366,157.132 USD |
| 4 | Thailand | 12,585,236 kg | 13,644,126.1 USD |
| 5 | Myanmar [Burma] | 2,279,584 kg | 7,915,004.89 USD |
| 6 | Togo | 3,292,450 kg | 1,836,950.713 USD |
| 7 | Germany | 77,261 kg | 475,006.994 USD |
| 8 | United States | 94,536 kg | 422,088 USD |
| 9 | Belgium | 38,991.55 kg | 410,001.941 USD |
| 10 | Spain | 32,503.5 kg | 106,551.053 USD |
Raw Cashew Nut Export Trade Flow and Partner Country Summary
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Raw Cashew Nut Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
6,468 importer companies are mapped for Raw Cashew Nut demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Raw Cashew Nut Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 10
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers, Online Retail And Fulfillment
Value Chain Roles: Montenegro, Egypt, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Greece, Libya, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Italy
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-31
Recently Import Partner Companies: 24
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Afghanistan, Nepal, Greece, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-24
Recently Import Partner Companies: 7
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Industries: Crop Production, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging
Value Chain Roles: Spain, Netherlands
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-26
Recently Import Partner Companies: 12
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 50M - 100M
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places, Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: New Zealand, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Oman, Italy, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-28
Recently Import Partner Companies: 19
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies, Food Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Iran, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand, Russia, Bahrain, Singapore, Kuwait, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-08-19
Recently Import Partner Companies: 16
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Industries: Beverage Manufacturing, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, Food Services And Drinking Places
Value Chain Roles: Sweden, Spain, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Greece, United States, Netherlands, Japan, United Arab Emirates
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Global Importer Coverage
6,468 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Raw Cashew Nut.
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Top Import Demand Countries for Raw Cashew Nut (HS Code 080131) in 2024
For Raw Cashew Nut in 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 10 demand countries to identify priority markets.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 1,198,895,313 kg | 1,595,658,229.175 USD |
| 2 | Thailand | 3,678,962 kg | 10,354,821.34 USD |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 3,193,013.924 kg | 3,974,962.024 USD |
| 4 | Belgium | 271,134.98 kg | 2,868,264.08 USD |
| 5 | Maldives | 289,391.224 kg | 1,740,353.55 USD |
| 6 | Denmark | 160,877.376 kg | 1,424,273.897 USD |
| 7 | Italy | 144,562 kg | 972,514.514 USD |
| 8 | United States | 98,329 kg | 655,336 USD |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 130,479 kg | 616,634.725 USD |
| 10 | Canada | 131,657.561 kg | 525,605.475 USD |
Raw Cashew Nut Import Trade Flow and Origin Country Summary
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Global Wholesale Supplier Price Trends by Country for Raw Cashew Nut
Raw Cashew Nut Monthly Wholesale Supplier Price Summary by Country
Monthly Raw Cashew Nut wholesale unit-price benchmarks by country for export and sourcing decisions.
In 2026-04, countries with visible Raw Cashew Nut wholesale unit prices: Thailand (9.22 USD / kg), Brazil (3.02 USD / kg), India (1.60 USD / kg).
| Country | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 | 2026-05 | 2026-06 | 2026-07 | 2026-08 | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7.54 USD / kg | 5.19 USD / kg | 5.73 USD / kg | 3.47 USD / kg | 1.76 USD / kg | 1.60 USD / kg | ||||||
| Brazil | 3.06 USD / kg | 3.69 USD / kg | 2.89 USD / kg | 4.33 USD / kg | 7.01 USD / kg | 3.02 USD / kg | ||||||
| Thailand | 9.18 USD / kg | 8.87 USD / kg | 8.28 USD / kg | 8.49 USD / kg | 8.66 USD / kg | 9.22 USD / kg | ||||||
| China | 9.71 USD / kg | 9.42 USD / kg | - | - | - | - | ||||||
| Italy | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Raw Cashew Nut Wholesale Price Competitiveness by Major Exporting Countries
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Latest Raw Cashew Nut Wholesale Export Price Updates
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| Date | Entry Name | Unit Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2026-10-01 | CAS***** ** **** * ******* ********** * ***** | 19.42 USD / kg | |
| 2026-10-01 | Кеш** *** **** * ** ******** * ******* **** | 10.97 USD / kg | |
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| 2026-10-01 | Cas*** **** *** ******* ******** * | 10.11 USD / kg |
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormDried (in-shell)
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupTree nuts
Scientific NameAnacardium occidentale
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climates with distinct dry seasons that support flowering and harvest
- Well-drained soils; trees are relatively drought-tolerant but yields are sensitive to rainfall patterns and orchard management
Consumption Forms
- Processed into edible cashew kernels (roasted/salted, whole and pieces)
- Ingredient use in bakery, confectionery, and prepared foods via kernels and pastes
- Industrial uses of shell-derived CNSL as a chemical feedstock (downstream from processing)
Grading Factors
- Kernel outturn ratio (KOR/outturn)
- Moisture content
- Nut count/size distribution
- Defects (immature, moldy, insect-damaged) and foreign matter
- Storage condition and evidence of moisture pickup
Market
Raw cashew nuts (in-shell) are a globally traded tree-nut commodity with production centered in West Africa and South/Southeast Asia. Cross-border trade is shaped by a structural split between producing origins (notably West Africa) and large-scale processing hubs (notably Vietnam and India) that import raw nuts and export processed kernels onward to consumer markets in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Market dynamics are highly sensitive to processing capacity utilization, finance/liquidity conditions for traders and processors, and quality variability measured at buying points. Because raw nuts are typically traded for processing rather than direct consumption, contract specifications (outturn, moisture, defects) and logistics reliability can have outsized price impacts.
Major Producing Countries
- Ivory CoastLeading global origin for cashew nut (in shell) output and a major source for raw-nut exports.
- IndiaMajor producer with significant domestic processing; raw-nut trade interacts closely with processing demand.
- VietnamMajor producer and a globally significant processing hub; raw-nut imports support large kernel export flows.
- NigeriaLarge West African producer; participates in regional raw-nut export supply.
- TanzaniaImportant East African origin for raw cashew nuts (in shell).
- CambodiaNotable Southeast Asian origin; trade often linked to regional processing networks.
Major Exporting Countries
- Ivory CoastKey raw-nut export origin supplying Asian processing hubs.
- Guinea-BissauExport-oriented origin where a large share of production moves into international raw-nut trade.
- BeninRegional export origin in West Africa; volumes often move through established trading routes to processors.
- GhanaExporting origin in West Africa; participates in raw-nut supply to processing markets.
- TanzaniaImportant exporter of raw cashew nuts (in shell) into global processing supply chains.
- MozambiqueExporting origin in Southern/Eastern Africa; trade supports international processing demand.
Specification
Physical Attributes
- In-shell cashew nuts are traded as dried, kidney-shaped nuts with shells containing caustic cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), requiring careful handling in processing.
- Quality is strongly influenced by post-harvest drying effectiveness and protection from moisture uptake during storage and transit.
Compositional Metrics
- Kernel outturn ratio (KOR) and defect allowances are central commercial metrics used to price raw cashew nuts in international contracts.
- Moisture content control is a core quality parameter to reduce mold risk and preserve process yields.
Grades
- Raw cashew nut lots are commonly differentiated by KOR/outturn bands and defect tolerances rather than consumer-facing grades.
Packaging
- Bulk bagged shipments (e.g., woven sacks or similar bulk formats) are common for containerized export from origin to processing hubs.
- Moisture protection (liners, dry/clean containers, and exposure minimization at ports) is emphasized to protect quality metrics.
ProcessingRaw nuts require heat treatment/roasting or steaming to inactivate CNSL before shelling; processing yield and safety depend on stable raw-nut moisture and integrity.
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Smallholder harvesting and collection -> drying and cleaning -> bagging and aggregation -> export logistics to processing hubs -> industrial roasting/steaming, shelling, peeling -> kernel grading and packing -> kernel exports to consumer markets
Demand Drivers
- Industrial processing demand in major hub countries that import raw nuts and export kernels
- Growth in global snack, bakery, confectionery, and plant-based food formulations that use cashew kernels and derivatives
Temperature
- Unlike fresh produce, raw cashew nuts are primarily managed for dryness rather than refrigeration; preventing moisture pickup is the critical storage and transit priority.
Shelf Life
- When adequately dried and kept dry, raw cashew nuts can be stored for extended periods, but moisture ingress can rapidly increase mold/quality risk and reduce processing yield.
Risks
Processing Concentration HighGlobal raw cashew nut trade is highly exposed to the health of a small number of large processing hubs (notably Viet Nam and India) that absorb substantial raw-nut imports. Disruptions such as policy shifts, financing constraints, port congestion, or demand shocks in these hubs can rapidly cascade back to origin markets, creating abrupt price drops, shipment delays, and elevated default risk in forward contracts.Diversify sales channels and counterparties, use conservative contract terms and credit controls, and develop optionality via multiple destination processors where feasible.
Food Safety MediumInadequate drying, moisture pickup, and poor storage can increase mold contamination risk and degrade key quality metrics (outturn/defects), leading to claims, rejections, or steep price discounts.Implement moisture-control protocols from farmgate to export (drying standards, covered storage, container hygiene, and moisture barriers/liners where appropriate).
Climate MediumYield variability driven by weather anomalies (drought, unseasonal rains, heat stress) can reduce supply reliability in major origins and amplify price volatility for processors and exporters.Monitor seasonal climate outlooks, diversify origin sourcing across regions, and support agronomic resilience measures (orchard management, replanting, and extension).
Quality Variability MediumLot-to-lot variability in outturn, nut count, and defect rates can create significant price dispersion and disputes, especially when aggregation mixes heterogeneous quality at buying points.Strengthen sampling and grading at procurement, segregate lots by quality where possible, and align contract specifications with inspection protocols.
Logistics LowContainer availability, port throughput, and inland transport disruptions can delay shipments to processors and increase quality risk through extended exposure to humid conditions.Prioritize reliable logistics partners, plan buffer time in peak export windows, and use moisture-protection practices during transshipment and storage.
Sustainability
- Climate and rainfall variability affecting flowering, nut set, and yields in major producing regions (notably West Africa and parts of South/Southeast Asia).
- Post-harvest losses and waste management in processing (shell waste and CNSL handling) influencing environmental performance and community impacts.
- Traceability and land-use governance challenges in some expansion areas, increasing buyer scrutiny for deforestation/land conversion and compliance with emerging due-diligence expectations.
Labor & Social
- Occupational health and safety risks in processing (shelling-related exposure to caustic CNSL can cause burns without effective controls and PPE).
- Reputational and compliance risk related to low-wage and precarious labor conditions in parts of the cashew processing supply chain, including heightened scrutiny for child labor risks in certain origin contexts.
- Smallholder livelihood vulnerability to volatile farm-gate pricing and uneven bargaining power in fragmented buying networks.
FAQ
Which countries dominate imports of raw cashew nuts for processing?Viet Nam and India are the two major import destinations for raw cashew nuts (in shell), reflecting their large processing industries that convert raw nuts into graded kernels for domestic use and export.
What are the most important commercial quality metrics in raw cashew nut trade?Contracts commonly center on kernel outturn ratio (KOR/outturn), moisture control, and defect tolerances, because these directly affect processing yields and the value of resulting kernels.
What is the single biggest trade-disruption risk for raw cashew nuts globally?A critical risk is processing-hub concentration: disruptions in major processing/import hubs (notably Viet Nam and India) can quickly reduce buying demand, delay shipments, and transmit price shocks back to producing origins.
Sources
Raw Cashew Nut Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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Ivory Coast
India
Vietnam
Brazil
Ghana
Nigeria
Netherlands
United States
United Arab Emirates
Bangladesh
Germany
Cambodia
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