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IndianXporter is a leading bulk supplier of certified cashew for the USA market. We provide end-to-end logistics, customs compliance support, and direct shipping to major USA 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 USA
The United States is India's largest agricultural export destination, importing over $8 billion in agri-commodities annually. All food shipments must comply with U.S. FDA food safety standards under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), including Prior Notice submission to the FDA before cargo arrives at a U.S. port. IndianXporter manages all FSMA paperwork including Supplier Verification Programs (FSVP), Foreign Supplier Verification, and FDA Facility Registration for each exporting unit. USDA-regulated products such as plant material and certain grains require USDA-APHIS phytosanitary clearance. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) mandates a valid Importer Security Filing (ISF/10+2) at least 24 hours before loading. We also support HS code classification, customs bond arrangements, and anti-dumping duty (ADD) disclosures where applicable. At IndianXporter, we ensure every batch of cashew exceeds the quality expectations of USA 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 USA
Streamlined transit routes from major Indian ports to ensure fast and secure delivery to USA.
Destination Ports
Direct FCL/LCL shipping to:
Estimated Transit
Port-to-Port lead time:
25-35 Days
From Mumbai / Mundra
Indian Loading Hubs
Consolidated shipments via:
Cashew Export Specifications
What Drives Cashew Pricing
Before quoting USA 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 USA 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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