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Supplier to Saudi Arabia
IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified cashew for the Saudi Arabia market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major Saudi Arabia ports.
About Cashew
India is the world's largest cashew processor, processing approximately 1.7 million tonnes of raw cashew nuts (RCN) annually — importing raw material from West Africa and processing it into the cream-white kernels that command premium prices in US, EU, and Middle Eastern retail markets. The primary cashew-processing hubs are Kollam, Kochi, and Mangalore.
Cashew kernels are graded under a globally standardised system developed by CEPCI (Cashew Export Promotion Council of India): W-180 (King Cashew — 180 kernels per pound) being the largest and most expensive, down to W-450 (small) and processing grades like Splits, Pieces, and Butts for food manufacturing applications.
Vietnam has overtaken India as the world's largest cashew exporter by volume, but Indian cashews maintain a quality premium — particularly for W-180, W-210, and W-240 grades — due to superior sorting technology, consistent grade purity, and the CEPCI certification system that guarantees kernel-to-kernel uniformity.
Compliance & Quality Standards for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia is one of the top five destinations for Indian food exports, with significant demand for spices, rice, pulses, and fresh produce. All food shipments require registration with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) and a valid SABER certificate issued through the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) eSABER portal. Halal certification is mandatory across all food categories and must be from an SFDA-approved international Halal certification body. IndianXporter handles the full SFDA product registration workflow, including product data submission, lab test report coordination, and Certificate of Conformity (CoC) from a Saudi-approved inspection body. Arabic labeling must comply with GSO 9 GCC Unified Standards. COO certificates must be attested by the Saudi Embassy in India before export. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of cashew exceeds the quality expectations of Saudi Arabia importers and adheres to all local regulatory mandates.
Our Export Commitment
Processing Excellence
Advanced Sortex-cleaned, graded, and processed in ISO & FDA certified facilities.
Verified Inspection
Full pre-shipment inspections by SGS, Intertek, or QIMA available upon request.
100% Traceability
End-to-end farm-to-port traceability maintained for all international shipments.
Logistics & Shipping to Saudi Arabia
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to Saudi Arabia.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
10-15 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Cashew Export Specifications
What Drives Cashew Pricing
Before quoting Saudi Arabia buyers, we track the same factors that move global cashew FOB rates:
- West Africa raw cashew nut (RCN) harvest — India imports 50%+ of its RCN from Ivory Coast and Ghana; African crop failure drives processed kernel prices up
- Vietnam competition — Vietnam processes equal volumes; pricing tracks closely with Vietnamese FOB
- USD/INR exchange rate — processing margin sensitivity to rupee appreciation
- Aflatoxin season — wet African harvest seasons increase aflatoxin risk, forcing price premiums for tested-clean lots
- US/EU retail season — Christmas (October-December) buying surge drives 15–25% price premium in W-240/W-320
Cashew Commercial Grades
Choose the grade that matches your Saudi Arabia buyer's application and budget.
W-180 (King Cashew)
- Processing
- Highest grade — largest kernel, individually sorted
- Colour
- Pale ivory, uniform
- Use Case
- Luxury gifting, premium retail, 5-star hotel amenity bowls, Whole Foods
- Pricing
- +60–80% over W-320
W-240
- Processing
- Large kernel, individually sorted
- Colour
- Pale ivory to light cream
- Use Case
- Premium retail, specialty grocery, EU natural food stores
- Pricing
- +35–50% over W-320
W-320
- Processing
- Standard export grade — most traded globally
- Colour
- Light cream, mostly uniform
- Use Case
- Mainstream retail, supermarket shelf, snack packs, airport retail
- Pricing
- Base export grade — global price benchmark
Splits & Pieces (LWP/SP)
- Processing
- Broken during processing — food manufacturing grade
- Colour
- Cream to light yellow
- Use Case
- Bakeries, confectionery, ice cream toppings, trail mixes, cooking
- Pricing
- -30–50% below W-320
India vs Vietnam: Cashew Sourcing Comparison
Vietnam and India are the two largest cashew kernel exporters, each processing approximately 1.5–2M MT of RCN annually. Indian cashews command a quality premium on W-180 and W-240 grades due to superior sorting technology and CEPCI certification.
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