Cashew nuts (in shell) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cashew nuts (in shell) was worth $3.48 billion in 2024, about 2.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 68% since 2017, and down 9% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.48B | 2.87M t |
| 2023 | $3.82B | 3.15M t |
| 2022 | $3.22B | 2.68M t |
| 2021 | $4.84B | 3.53M t |
| 2020 | $2.71B | 2.27M t |
| 2019 | $2.91B | 2.23M t |
| 2018 | $3.73B | 1.77M t |
| 2017 | $2.07B | 1.08M t |
Top cashew nuts (in shell) exporting countries
Cote d'Ivoire is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by Tanzania and Cambodia. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $803.7M | 23% |
| Tanzania | $602.8M | 17% |
| Cambodia | $499.5M | 14% |
| Nigeria | $255.2M | 7.3% |
| Togo | $222.0M | 6.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $198.5M | 5.7% |
| Ghana | $184.6M | 5.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $145.6M | 4.2% |
| Mozambique | $111.3M | 3.2% |
| Senegal | $111.2M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $99.5M | 2.9% |
| Guinea | $97.5M | 2.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Vietnam (51%), India (45%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). 144 countries imported it, and the top three take 97% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.77B | 51% |
| India | $1.56B | 45% |
| United Arab Emirates | $34.9M | 1% |
| Singapore | $25.9M | 0.7% |
| Togo | $18.1M | 0.5% |
| China | $14.7M | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $10.0M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $7.6M | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $4.3M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3.1M | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $2.5M | 0.1% |
| Spain | $2.3M | 0.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Guinea-Bissau averaged $1.61 per kg and Nigeria $0.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0801.31: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell. HS 0801 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cashew nuts (in shell)?
Cote d'Ivoire exported $803.7 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by Tanzania (17%) and Cambodia (14%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cashew nuts (in shell)?
Vietnam imported $1.77 billion in 2024, 51% of world imports, ahead of India (45%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three importers together take 97%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cashew nuts (in shell)?
It was worth $3.48 billion in 2024, about 2.87 million tonnes. That is an increase of 68% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.84 billion. 99 countries reported exports and 144 reported imports.
What is the average price of cashew nuts (in shell) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Guinea-Bissau averaged $1.61 per kg and Nigeria $0.99 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cashew nuts (in shell)?
The HS code for cashew nuts (in shell) is subheading 0801.31, in chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0801 page.
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