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Cashew
Premium crunchy Cashew, rich in nutrients and carefully sorted for the best size and taste.
Commercial Trade Terms
Min. Order (MOQ)
200 Kg
HS Code
0801
Origin
India/Imported
Price Range
Price on Request
Export Documents
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- COA
- Aflatoxin Test Report
- Pesticide Residue Report
- Fumigation Certificate
- CEPCI Processing Certificate
Available Bag Sizes
500g1kg5kg10kg25kg
Available Bag Types
Vacuum PackTin CanPP BagBOPP Laminated
Product Overview
India processes roughly 1.7 million MT of raw cashew nuts (RCN) annually — more than any other country — at purpose-built facilities concentrated in Kollam, Kochi, Mangalore, and coastal Goa. While the raw material is sourced predominantly from West Africa (Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania) and Vietnam, India's value addition is in the shelling, grading, and quality finishing that produces export-ready kernels certified under the CEPCI (Cashew Export Promotion Council of India) grading system, the universally accepted global standard for cashew quality differentiation.
The CEPCI grade hierarchy runs from W-180 (King Cashew, 180 kernels/pound, premium confectionery and gifting, USD 5,500–8,000/MT) through W-240 (Large White, USD 4,500–6,000/MT) to W-320 (the benchmark trade grade, 320 kernels/pound, USD 3,500–5,000/MT) and down to Splits, Pieces, and Baby Bits for industrial food processing. Colour matters equally: White (W) grades command premiums over Scorched Wholes (SW) and Desert Wholes (DW), which are routed to snack manufacturers and blended nut processors.
B2B buyers include supermarket private-label packers in the EU and USA, confectionery manufacturers, airline catering suppliers, and industrial food formulators. The EU enforces aflatoxin B1 below 8 ppb and total below 15 ppb (Regulation EC 1881/2006); vacuum-packed nitrogen-flushed packaging is mandatory for 12-month shelf life compliance. CEPCI RCMC registration, phytosanitary certificates, and fumigation declarations are standard export documents. Loading ports are Nhava Sheva (Mumbai), Kochi, and Mangalore with competitive FOB pricing on FCL (20-ft or 40-ft) shipments.
As a leading manufacturer and exporter in India, IndianXporter ensures that our Cashew meets the stringent quality requirements of international markets. Our robust supply chain allows us to fulfill bulk orders consistently, offering highly competitive FOB and CIF pricing to our B2B partners worldwide.
Our processing facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, ensuring that every shipment of Cashew is thoroughly sorted, cleaned, and graded. We adhere to global food safety and industrial standards, backed by third-party inspections from agencies like SGS upon buyer request.
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Varieties Found in India
Regional cultivars available for bulk export
W-180 (King)
Kerala & Goa
Largest grade. 180 kernels/lb. Premium retail export.
W-240
Kerala & Maharashtra
Standard premium grade. Top export to USA & EU.
W-320
All India
Most exported grade globally. 320 kernels/lb. Volume trade.
Splits / Pieces
All India
Food processing grade. Bakery, confectionery industry.
Specific variety available on request — mention in your RFQ.
What is 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.
Technical Specifications
| Grade (W-180) | Max 180 kernels per pound — King Cashew (largest) |
| Grade (W-240) | Max 240 kernels per pound — premium standard export |
| Grade (W-320) | Max 320 kernels per pound — most exported globally |
| Moisture | 5% Max |
| Aflatoxin Total (B1+B2+G1+G2) | < 10 ppb |
| Broken Kernels | < 5% (whole grades) |
| Defective Kernels | < 3% |
| Shell Pieces | Nil |
| Colour (Scorched Whole) | < 5% (pale ivory to light yellow accepted) |
Commercial Grades & Classification
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
+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
+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
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
-30–50% below W-320
Indicative FOB Pricing
Prices are indicative. Request a formal quote for contractual pricing.
| Grade | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| W-180 King Cashew | $5,500 – $8,000/MT | Luxury grade — premium retail and gifting Q1 2026 |
| W-240 Premium | $4,500 – $6,500/MT | EU natural food and specialty retail preferred |
| W-320 Standard | $3,500 – $5,000/MT | Global trade benchmark — mainstream retail |
| Splits (LWP) | $2,000 – $3,000/MT | Food manufacturing and bakery ingredient grade |
Price Influencing Factors
- •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
India vs Vietnam: Cashew 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.
| Aspect | 🇮🇳 India | 🌏 Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Grade Purity | Excellent — CEPCI certification ensures grade-to-grade consistency | Good — less institutional certification framework |
| Premium Grade (W-180) | Best available globally — consistent large kernel size | W-180 available but less consistent grade purity |
| Price (W-320) | $3,500–$5,000/MT — competitive | $3,200–$4,800/MT — slightly lower |
| Aflatoxin Testing | NABL lab tested — certificates standard | Testing available but less standardised |
| Market Position | Premium grades (W-180/240) quality leader | Volume leader — W-320 and processing grades |
Applications & End-Use Markets
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Premium Retail & Snacking
W-320 and W-240 in vacuum packs at supermarkets globally. Cashews are the world's most premium nut — commanding $15–25/kg retail pricing. Amazon, Costco, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods are key channels.
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Luxury Gifting
W-180 King Cashew in premium gift tins and hampers for corporate gifting, Diwali, Christmas, and Eid. UAE and UK luxury gifting market demands zero-defect, large, uniform kernels.
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Baking & Confectionery
Splits and pieces (LWP) as ingredient in cookies, cakes, chocolates, and Indian mithai. European artisan chocolate makers and Indian sweet manufacturers are major buyers.
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Plant-Based Dairy
Cashew milk, cashew cheese, and cashew cream are booming plant-based dairy categories. Raw cashew pieces used in vegan cheese and cream sauce manufacturing.
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Global Trade Architecture
Primary Supply Origins
India
~25% of global kernel exportsKollam, Kochi, Mangalore processing hubs. Premium grade quality leader.
Vietnam
~40% of global kernel exportsWorld's largest processor. Ho Chi Minh City hub. Volume competitive.
Ivory Coast / West Africa
~15% processed locallyRaw cashew origin — increasing local processing investment.
Key Consumption Nodes
USA — California and East Coast
World's largest cashew consuming market. Whole Foods, Costco, Target as key retail channels. W-320 dominant, W-180 growing premium segment.
EU — Germany, Netherlands, UK
Strong health food retail segment. Organic W-240 growing. Private label for supermarket own-brand is major volume channel.
Middle East — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
Luxury gifting culture drives W-180 premium demand. South Asian diaspora drives large volume mainstream retail.
Market Intelligence
Cashew is one of the world's most premium nut commodities — the global market has grown at 8% annually for a decade driven by snacking premiumisation and plant-based dairy. Indian cashews occupy the quality tier in this premium market.
Market Size
Global cashew kernel trade: ~$4B. India's cashew exports: ~$600–750M annually.
Growth Rate
~8% CAGR — snack premiumisation and plant-based dairy demand
Core Demand Drivers
- Healthy snacking trend — cashews positioned as premium healthy snack driving retail growth at 8–10% annually
- Plant-based dairy boom — cashew milk and cheese are fastest-growing dairy alternatives
- Gifting culture — premium cashew tins as corporate and festive gifts in Middle East and South Asia
- Trail mix and nut blend growth — cashews as premium ingredient in mixed nut products
- E-commerce premium snack category — Amazon and direct-to-consumer channels driving W-320 branded growth
Supply Dynamics
India's structural advantage is processing expertise, not raw material production — India imports 50%+ of its raw cashew from West Africa (Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania). Vietnam processes more volume but Indian processors maintain quality edge on premium grades through technology investment.
⚠ India Risk Factor
Aflatoxin contamination in West African raw cashew during wet harvest seasons is the primary quality risk. Heavy Indian monsoon during processing can introduce moisture. Indian processors with climate-controlled facilities and mandatory aflatoxin testing manage this risk systematically.
Future Outlook
Organic cashew is the highest-margin growth segment — EU organic W-320 commands $6,000–7,500/MT vs $3,500–5,000 for conventional. Cashew protein concentrate for food technology applications is emerging. Value-added cashew products (flavoured, roasted, coated) represent significant margin expansion opportunity.
HS / HSN Codes
| Product Type | HS 6-Digit | ITC-HS 8-Digit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashew Kernels (W-grades, whole) | 0801.32 | 08013210 | Cashew nuts, shelled |
| Cashew Pieces/Splits | 0801.32 | 08013290 | Cashew nuts, shelled — pieces and processing grades |
Certifications & Compliance Standards
| Standard | Code / Reference | Note |
|---|---|---|
| CEPCI Grading | CEPCI Certificate | Cashew Export Promotion Council of India — mandatory for all cashew exports |
| EU Aflatoxin | Regulation EC 1881/2006 | Aflatoxin B1 < 8 ppb and total < 15 ppb — NABL lab tested |
| EU MRL | Regulation EC 396/2005 | Pesticide residue limits for cashew |
| FSSAI | FSS Act 2006 | Indian food safety compliance |
Storage, Handling & Logistics
Shelf Life
12 months vacuum packed; 6 months ambient (non-vacuum)
Storage Conditions
Cool, dry environment below 20°C. Vacuum packing with nitrogen flush is the industry standard for premium grades.
Container Type
10 kg vacuum tins or 11.34 kg vacuum cartons in 20ft FCL (1,000–1,100 cartons). Bulk 25 kg PP bags available for food manufacturing grade.
Fumigation
Phosphine fumigation of raw cashew before processing. Processed kernels in vacuum packs do not require further fumigation.
Storage Advantage
Vacuum nitrogen-flushed packaging extends shelf life to 18–24 months — critical for long supply chains from India to USA and Europe
Why Source Cashew from India?
- CEPCI certification — mandatory grade purity guarantee from the world's most rigorous cashew quality body
- W-180 King Cashew quality leader — no other origin consistently matches Indian W-180 kernel size and uniformity
- Aflatoxin screening on every lot — NABL lab testing with B1 < 8 ppb guarantee
- Full grade range — from W-180 luxury to Splits food manufacturing from same processing hub
- Vacuum nitrogen packing standard — 12–18 month shelf life on all premium kernel grades
- Private label packaging — branded retail packs from 500g to 10kg in your branding and design
Industrial Usage
Bulk supply for various manufacturing, processing, and distribution sectors. High-purity technical grades available for industrial procurement and technical application.
Standard
Technical Grade
Supply
Bulk Only
Packaging & Logistics
Standard Packaging
Export Standard Cartons / Palletized
Private Label / OEM
Custom Packaging & OEM Support Available
Port of Loading
Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) or Mundra Port
Incoterms
FOB, CIF, CFR accepted
Global Export Reach for Cashew
IndianXporter successfully exports Cashew to major international markets. Click your region below to view destination-specific compliance and shipping details.
Industrial Application Verticals
B2B Solutions
Private Label Cashew
Establish your own brand in the international market. We provide end-to-end custom white-label packaging and branding solutions for retail distribution. Get retail-ready Cashew under your brand name with our expert OEM services.
- Custom pouch, jar & bulk bag design
- Multi-lingual labeling & regulatory compliance
- FSSAI, ISO & FDA certified facilities
- Flexible packaging sizes (100g to 50kg)
Retail Ready
From Design to Delivery
Export Markets
USA UAE Europe South East Asia
We provide market-specific compliance documentation for each destination. Contact us for country-specific certifications.
Importing Cashew: B2B FAQs
What is the lead time for a bulk order of Cashew?
Our standard lead time for Cashew is 7-14 business days from order confirmation to dispatch from an Indian port. For private label orders, allow an additional 5 days for packaging customization.
Can I request a sample of Cashew before placing a full container order?
Yes, we provide 100g to 500g samples of Cashew for quality validation. Sample costs are usually free, with the buyer covering international courier charges (DHL/FedEx).
Which Incoterms do you offer for Cashew?
We primarily quote on FOB (Nhava Sheva/Mundra) or CIF (Destination Port) basis. We can also provide CFR and door-to-door DDP pricing for specific regions upon request.
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Cashew?
Our standard MOQ for Cashew is 200 Kg. However, we can accommodate smaller trial orders or mixed container shipments (LCL) for new B2B partners seeking to evaluate our quality.
Do you provide samples and laboratory reports for Cashew?
Yes, we provide pre-shipment samples and comprehensive laboratory testing reports (including pesticide residues, heavy metals, and purity analysis) for Cashew to ensure full compliance with your destination country's regulations.
What are the export logistics and lead times for bulk orders?
We primarily ship through Nhava Sheva (Mumbai) and Mundra ports using FOB, CIF, or CFR terms. Standard lead time for Cashew is 15-25 business days from the receipt of the Advance Payment or confirmed L/C.
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