Shelled cashew nuts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $168.5 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (28.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 202 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average.
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 | $168.5M | 28.2K t |
| 2023 | $130.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $74.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $64.2M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $54.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2019 | $46.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2018 | $33.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports shelled cashew nuts from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $142.5M | 85% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19.2M | 11% |
| Benin | $2.2M | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| Nigeria | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Lebanon | $286K | 0.2% |
| United States | $284K | 0.2% |
| India | $156K | 0.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $114K | 0.1% |
| Mali | $112K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.98 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 Turkey
Exports of shelled cashew nuts by Turkey reached $42.6 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 139 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (18%), Saudi Arabia (15%), Algeria (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $7.7M | 18% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6.6M | 16% |
| Algeria | $5.8M | 14% |
| Egypt | $4.7M | 11% |
| Libya | $4.6M | 11% |
| Syria | $3.8M | 8.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Morocco | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Lebanon | $1.0M | 2.4% |
| Jordan | $818K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey 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 Turkey?
Turkey imported shelled cashew nuts worth $168.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 202 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to Turkey?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($142.5 million), followed by Cote d'Ivoire (11%) and Benin (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 852% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.98 per kg in 2024, 7% above 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 Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.2 million in 2017 to $168.5 million in 2024, an increase of 828%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $73.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. Turkey exported $42.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $125.9 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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