Cashew nuts (in shell) exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of cashew nuts (in shell) by Nigeria reached $255.2 million in 2024 (256.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 99 countries. Value fell 31% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $368.7 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 | $255.2M | 256.7K t |
| 2023 | $368.7M | 352.6K t |
| 2022 | $247.3M | 200.1K t |
| 2021 | $302.6M | 262.0K t |
| 2020 | $183.7M | 184.2K t |
| 2019 | $222.2M | 199.0K t |
| 2018 | $336.0M | 81.5K t |
| 2017 | $69.9M | 38.7K t |
Where Nigeria exports cashew nuts (in shell) to
One buyer market dominates: Vietnam accounted for 59% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $151.7M | 59% |
| India | $100.6M | 39% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $551K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $290K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $265K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $149K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $143K | 0.1% |
| China | $89K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported cashew nuts (in shell) worth $255.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 99 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries buy cashew nuts (in shell) from Nigeria?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 59% of the value ($151.7 million), followed by India (39%) and Malaysia (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 18 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 632% on the year.
What is the average export price of cashew nuts (in shell) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $1.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of cashew nuts (in shell) from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $69.9 million in 2017 to $255.2 million in 2024, an increase of 265%. The peak was 2023 at $368.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $248.2 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 Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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