Vietnam Cashew Kernels: Sourcing Guide for International Buyers
Vietnam supplies ~80% of global cashew kernel exports. (Source: VINACAS)
Key grades available:
– W-180: Largest whole white kernel. Premium confectionery and gourmet retail.
– W-240: Mid-range premium. EU specialty retail and ingredient applications.
– W-320: Most traded grade globally, ~70% of Vietnam’s export mix. (Source: VINACAS / Vietnam Customs, April 2026)
– SW / Splits: Industrial food processing and lower-cost retail formats.
Quality parameters to specify in your contract:
– Moisture: max 5%
– AFI defect tolerance per grade
– RCN origin: Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Benin, Cambodia – directly affects outturn and kernel quality
– Food safety certification: HACCP, FSSC 22000, BRC, or Organic (NOP / EU Organic) depending on target market
Market update – 2026:
– Vietnam exported 194,186 MT of cashew kernels in Jan-Apr 2026, valued at USD 1.348 billion. (Source: Vietnam Customs, May 2026)
– US import tariff on Vietnamese cashew kernels: 0%. (Source: Vietnam.vn, April 2026)
– VINACAS 2026 export target: 800,000 MT / USD 5 billion.
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