Shelled cashew nuts imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
South Africa imported $19.5 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $14.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 2.1K t |
Where South Africa imports shelled cashew nuts from
Most of the value came from Vietnam (40%), Cote d'Ivoire (20%), Benin (19%). Among the main suppliers, Benin grew fastest (+138% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $7.8M | 40% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3.9M | 20% |
| Benin | $3.7M | 19% |
| Mozambique | $2.8M | 15% |
| Nigeria | $653K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $292K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $183K | 0.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $94K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $83K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.68 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 exports from South Africa
Exports of shelled cashew nuts by South Africa reached $1.0 million in 2024 (184 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (28%), Botswana (21%), Namibia (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $294K | 28% |
| Botswana | $217K | 21% |
| Namibia | $66K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 6.3% |
| France | $53K | 5.1% |
| Czech Republic | $51K | 4.9% |
| Mozambique | $48K | 4.6% |
| Angola | $43K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $29K | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $20K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa shelled cashew nuts imports (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 imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported shelled cashew nuts worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 202 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to South Africa?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (20%) and Benin (19%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Benin grew fastest among the top ten, up 138% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.68 per kg in 2024, close to 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 imports of shelled cashew nuts to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2017 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.2 million a year.
Does South Africa also export shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Botswana and Namibia. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $18.5 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.
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