Shelled cashew nuts imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $149.7 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (25.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 202 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $215.2 million.
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 | $149.7M | 25.8K t |
| 2023 | $142.7M | 25.0K t |
| 2022 | $141.4M | 23.2K t |
| 2021 | $147.9M | 23.2K t |
| 2020 | $148.6M | 22.4K t |
| 2019 | $173.6M | 23.1K t |
| 2018 | $198.2M | 20.9K t |
| 2017 | $215.2M | 22.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports shelled cashew nuts from
One supplier dominates: Vietnam accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $126.0M | 84% |
| Germany | $8.1M | 5.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $4.8M | 3.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 1.8% |
| Benin | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Ghana | $926K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $754K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $360K | 0.2% |
| United States | $360K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.80 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 the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million of shelled cashew nuts in 2024 (979 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (34%), Italy (11%), Ireland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 35% |
| Italy | $810K | 11% |
| Ireland | $787K | 11% |
| Israel | $698K | 9.4% |
| Germany | $675K | 9.1% |
| France | $293K | 3.9% |
| Norway | $291K | 3.9% |
| Hungary | $280K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $257K | 3.5% |
| Vietnam | $167K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported shelled cashew nuts worth $149.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 202 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply shelled cashew nuts to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($126.0 million), followed by Germany (5%) and Cote d'Ivoire (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of shelled cashew nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.80 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $215.2 million in 2017 to $149.7 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $215.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $164.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export shelled cashew nuts?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Italy and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $142.3 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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