Shelled cashew nuts exports from Ghana: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shelled cashew nuts by Ghana reached $19.0 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $59.8 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 | $19.0M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $36.0M | 47.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $59.8M | 55.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.4M | 43.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $17.0M | 1.8K t |
Where Ghana exports shelled cashew nuts to
Most of it went to United States (26%), Netherlands (24%), Canada (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.9M | 26% |
| Netherlands | $4.5M | 24% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 17% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| France | $996K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $926K | 4.9% |
| Argentina | $618K | 3.2% |
| Spain | $434K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $261K | 1.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.48 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 Ghana
In 2024, Ghana imported shelled cashew nuts worth $1.8 million (507 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Cote d'Ivoire accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Burkina Faso grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1.2M | 65% |
| Nigeria | $495K | 27% |
| Burkina Faso | $117K | 6.5% |
| Niger | $13K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.3% |
| India | $1K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana 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 Ghana?
Ghana exported shelled cashew nuts worth $19.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 139 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled cashew nuts from Ghana?
The United States was the largest buyer with 26% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and Canada (17%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 20 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of shelled cashew nuts from Ghana changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.0 million in 2017 to $19.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $59.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
Does Ghana also import shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. Ghana imported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Burkina Faso. On balance Ghana is a net exporter of this product, by about $17.2 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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