Raw Cashew Nuts
International sourcing, marketing and trading of raw cashew nuts for cashew processors, importers, wholesalers and bulk agricultural commodity buyers.
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Raw Cashew Nuts for the Processing Industry.
Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) are unprocessed cashew nuts enclosed in their natural shells, primarily purchased by cashew processors for extracting edible cashew kernels.
RCN quality and commercial value depend on factors including kernel outturn, nut count, moisture, defective nuts, origin and crop conditions.
Ghosh Products & Resources markets and sources RCN according to buyer requirements, available producing origins, agreed quality specifications and shipment terms.
Applications & Buyer Segments.
Raw cashew nuts are an essential input for the cashew processing industry and international agricultural commodity trade.
Cashew Processing
Raw nuts are processed through conditioning, shelling, drying and peeling to produce edible cashew kernels.
Industrial Procurement
Bulk RCN procurement by cashew factories, processing groups and commercial buying organisations.
International Trade
Commercial movement of RCN from producing origins to processing destinations, subject to agreed trade terms.
Global Raw Cashew Nut Sourcing Markets.
Raw cashew nuts are produced across East Africa, West Africa and Southeast Asia. These regions form important parts of the international RCN trade, with origin-specific crop seasons, quality parameters and commercial conditions.
East Africa
Tanzania
Established producing and export origin for raw cashew nuts.
Mozambique
Important cashew producing market serving regional processing and trade.
West Africa
Côte d'Ivoire
Major global RCN production origin with substantial commercial trade activity.
Ghana
Cashew producing and regional agricultural trading market.
Benin
Established cashew producing origin within West Africa.
Senegal
Producing and trading market for raw cashew nuts.
Guinea-Bissau
Important regional cashew producing and export economy.
Nigeria
Established producer of cashew nuts with domestic processing and trade.
The Gambia
Regional cashew producing and trading market.
Guinea (Conakry)
Cashew growing origin in the West African region.
Burkina Faso
Inland cashew producing origin participating in regional trade.
Togo
Regional producer and trading market for raw cashew nuts.
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
Asian cashew producing origin with domestic processing and trade.
The 13 countries listed above represent international cashew producing or trading origins. Their inclusion does not imply that inventory is currently available from every origin. Actual sourcing opportunities, quality specifications, export permissions and shipment terms depend on each crop season and the relevant commercial offer.
Raw Cashew Nut Specifications.
RCN transactions are evaluated against quality parameters agreed between the buyer and seller. The following are important commercial criteria.
| Parameter | Commercial Description |
|---|---|
| Product | Raw Cashew Nuts in Shell (RCN) |
| Origin | As declared in the specific commercial offer |
| Crop Year | As offered by the supplier and agreed in contract |
| Kernel Outturn / KOR | Estimated usable kernel yield, conventionally expressed in pounds per 80 kg of raw cashew nuts, using an agreed test method |
| Nut Count | Number of raw cashew nuts per kilogram, assessed by the agreed sampling method |
| Moisture | Maximum acceptable moisture percentage as agreed in contract |
| Defective Nuts | Defect classification and acceptable tolerances according to agreed quality specifications |
| Foreign Matter | Maximum permitted percentage subject to contract terms |
| Packing | Jute or PP bags, or other agreed packing |
| Quantity | Subject to supplier availability and offer |
| Shipment | Containerised or other agreed shipment arrangements |
| Incoterms | FOB, CFR, CIF or other agreed delivery terms |
| Inspection | Sampling, quality analysis and third-party inspection as agreed between parties |
| Payment Terms | Subject to commercial negotiation and agreement |
Note: These are general RCN trade parameters, not a fixed specification or binding offer. Actual KOR, nut count, moisture, defect tolerances and shipment conditions must be confirmed in the relevant commercial contract.
Quality & Inspection Considerations.
Consistent RCN evaluation depends on representative sampling, agreed testing methods and accurate reporting of commercial quality parameters.
Sampling & Outturn
Representative sampling and cutting tests help assess kernel outturn and internal nut condition.
Physical Quality
Nut count, moisture, visible defects and foreign matter are assessed against agreed tolerances.
Inspection Coordination
Independent or jointly agreed inspection may be arranged according to contract and buyer requirements.
Looking to Source Raw Cashew Nuts?
We welcome enquiries from cashew processors, importers, industrial buyers and international commodity traders.
Share your preferred origin, crop year, quality requirements, quantity, destination port and shipment period to discuss suitable sourcing options.
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- Preferred origin
- Crop year
- Quantity required (MT)
- Required KOR / outturn
- Nut count
- Moisture tolerance
- Defect tolerance
- Preferred packing
- Destination port
- Shipment period
- Preferred Incoterms
- Payment terms
Raw Cashew Nuts — Trade FAQs.
What are Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN)?
Raw Cashew Nuts are cashew nuts in their natural shells. They are processed to obtain edible cashew kernels.
What is KOR or outturn in raw cashew nut trading?
Kernel Outturn Ratio (KOR) indicates the expected usable kernel yield from a quantity of raw cashew nuts. In conventional RCN trade, outturn is commonly stated in pounds of kernels per 80 kg of raw nuts. The testing method must be agreed between parties.
What does nut count mean?
Nut count refers to the number of raw cashew nuts in one kilogram. It is an indicator of average physical nut size.
Which countries produce raw cashew nuts?
Important producing origins include Tanzania, Mozambique, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria, The Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Togo and Indonesia, among others. Actual market availability varies by season and origin.
Which quality parameters are important when buying RCN?
Buyers commonly consider kernel outturn, nut count, moisture, defective nuts, foreign matter, crop year, origin and inspection results.
Can RCN be offered on FOB, CFR or CIF terms?
FOB, CFR, CIF and other appropriate Incoterms may be discussed depending on supplier availability, logistics and the agreed commercial contract.
How can I request a raw cashew nut quotation?
Submit your preferred origin, quantity, KOR, nut count, moisture and defect limits, destination port, shipment period and payment terms through our Contact page.
Discuss Your Raw Cashew Nut Requirement.
Connect with Ghosh Products & Resources Private Limited to discuss origin options, commercial quality parameters, procurement requirements and suitable trade terms.