Cashew Nuts
AgriculturalHS 0801.31/32
Africa is the world's largest producer of raw cashew nuts, accounting for over 50% of global production. Tanzania, Ivory Coast, and Nigeria lead production.
$6 billion globally
Global Trade Value
$1,200-1,800 (raw); $8,000-12,000 (kernels)
per metric tonne
Harvest
Seasonality
5
African Exporters
Top African Exporters
Top Import Markets
Vietnam$2.5B (for processing)
Quality grading
India$1.5B (for processing)
USA$500M (processed)
EU$800M (processed)