Cashews from Côte d’Ivoire
Raw cashew nuts and processed kernels from verified exporters in the world’s largest cashew growing country.
About cashew kernels from Côte d’Ivoire
Côte d’Ivoire grows more raw cashew nuts than any other country. The harvest runs from around February to June, and most raw nuts have historically been exported to Vietnam and India for processing, with local processing now growing fast.
Raw nuts are valued on their kernel outturn ratio, or KOR: the weight of usable kernels in a bag of nuts. The sector is regulated by a national council, which sets the season’s rules for buying and export.
Typical specification
Indicative- Raw cashew nuts
- KOR typically 46 to 50 lbs per 80 kg bag
- Nut count
- Typically 180 to 210 nuts per kg
- Moisture, raw nuts
- 10% maximum
- Kernels
- W240, W320 and other grades from local processors
- Packing
- Raw nuts in 80 kg jute bags; kernels in vacuum cartons
Typical specification for reference. The binding specification is the processor certificate and the contract.
Shipping and logistics
- Container shipment from Abidjan or San Pedro
- Raw nuts mainly to Vietnam and India for processing
- Kernels to Europe, the US and the Middle East
- FOB Ivorian port or CIF buyer port
Documents supplied
Frequently asked questions
What is KOR?
Kernel outturn ratio: the weight in pounds of good kernels from an 80 kg bag of raw nuts. A higher KOR means more usable kernel and a higher value.
Can you supply processed kernels from Côte d’Ivoire?
Yes, from local processors, subject to availability and grade.
How is payment usually made?
By documentary letter of credit from a bank acceptable to the seller, with payment against shipping documents and the inspection certificate.