Shelled cashew nuts exports from Cote d'Ivoire: data, top buyers and prices
Cote d'Ivoire exported $424.0 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (71.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Value rose 65% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $424.0M | 71.2K t |
| 2023 | $257.7M | 47.9K t |
| 2022 | $213.3M | 36.0K t |
| 2021 | $189.7M | 28.0K t |
| 2020 | $79.0M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $85.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $94.9M | 9.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Cote d'Ivoire exports shelled cashew nuts to
The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (27%), Germany (12%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+465% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $112.5M | 27% |
| Germany | $50.8M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $50.5M | 12% |
| United States | $48.3M | 11% |
| China | $23.7M | 5.6% |
| Turkey | $19.2M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $16.1M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.5M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $11.7M | 2.8% |
| France | $11.7M | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.95 per kg, close to the world average of $5.61.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shelled cashew nuts imports to Cote d'Ivoire
In 2024, Cote d'Ivoire imported shelled cashew nuts worth $355 thousand (125 tonnes). Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Vietnam (25%), Turkey (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $99K | 28% |
| Vietnam | $90K | 25% |
| Turkey | $78K | 22% |
| Mali | $73K | 21% |
| Belgium | $15K | 4.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Cote d'Ivoire?
The shipment records behind Cote d'Ivoire shelled cashew nuts exports (HS 0801.32): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0801.32: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, shelled.
Common questions
What is the value of shelled cashew nuts exported by Cote d'Ivoire?
Cote d'Ivoire exported shelled cashew nuts worth $424.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 71.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 139 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled cashew nuts from Cote d'Ivoire?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($112.5 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 68 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 465% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.95 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $5.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of shelled cashew nuts from Cote d'Ivoire changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.2 million in 2017 to $424.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $171.7 million a year.
Does Cote d'Ivoire also import shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. Cote d'Ivoire imported $355 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Vietnam and Turkey. On balance Cote d'Ivoire is a net exporter of this product, by about $423.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for shelled cashew nuts?
The HS code for shelled cashew nuts is subheading 0801.32. It sits in HS chapter 08 (fruit and nuts, edible; peel of citrus fruit or melons). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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