Shelled cashew nuts exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of shelled cashew nuts by Nigeria reached $57.5 million in 2024 (57.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 139 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $57.5M | 57.9K t |
| 2023 | $65.4M | 30.4K t |
| 2022 | $62.7M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $32.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.7M | 1.1K t |
Where Nigeria exports shelled cashew nuts to
Most of it went to Vietnam (42%), India (11%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $24.4M | 42% |
| India | $6.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 11% |
| United States | $4.5M | 7.9% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $975K | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.99 per kg, 82% below the world average of $5.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
Nigeria exported shelled cashew nuts worth $57.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 139 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy shelled cashew nuts from Nigeria?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($24.4 million), followed by India (11%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 49 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 261% on the year.
What is the average export price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $5.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of shelled cashew nuts from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.7 million in 2017 to $57.5 million in 2024, an increase of 438%. The peak was 2023 at $65.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.2 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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