Cashew nuts (in shell) exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Ghana exported $184.6 million of cashew nuts (in shell) in 2024 (164.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 99 countries for exports of this product. That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $526.8 million.
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 | $184.6M | 164.2K t |
| 2023 | $519.4M | 414.2K t |
| 2022 | $526.8M | 355.8K t |
| 2021 | $462.0M | 343.1K t |
| 2020 | $340.7M | 299.0K t |
| 2019 | $421.8M | 310.7K t |
| 2018 | $466.1M | 250.5K t |
| 2017 | $92.5M | 46.8K t |
Where Ghana exports cashew nuts (in shell) to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $183.2M | 99% |
| Sri Lanka | $765K | 0.4% |
| China | $647K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Denmark | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cashew nuts (in shell) imports to Ghana
Imports of cashew nuts (in shell) by Ghana reached $1.9 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Burkina Faso alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | $1.8M | 100% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana cashew nuts (in shell) exports (HS 0801.31): 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 0801.31: Nuts, edible: cashew nuts, fresh or dried, in shell.
Common questions
What is the value of cashew nuts (in shell) exported by Ghana?
Ghana exported cashew nuts (in shell) worth $184.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 164.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 99 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries buy cashew nuts (in shell) from Ghana?
India was the largest buyer with 99% of the value ($183.2 million), followed by Sri Lanka (0%) and China (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of cashew nuts (in shell) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of cashew nuts (in shell) from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $92.5 million in 2017 to $184.6 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2022 at $526.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $376.7 million a year.
Does Ghana also import cashew nuts (in shell)?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Burkina Faso, Belgium and the Netherlands. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $182.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cashew nuts (in shell)?
The HS code for cashew nuts (in shell) is subheading 0801.31. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ghana. Tell us your product to see it live.
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