Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN)
KOR 48, 180 nuts/kg, 80 kg jute bags — from Ivory Coast, Benin, Ghana, Nigeria
Raw cashew nuts (RCN) are the primary raw material of the cashew value chain. West Africa has become the world’s leading basin for RCN production, ahead of India and Vietnam. Ivory Coast is the world’s #1 producer with ~1M MT/year.
📦 MOQ
1 FCL (≈ 300 jute bags 80 kg, 24-26 MT).
🌍 Origins
Ivory Coast (world #1), Benin, Ghana, Nigeria.
🚢 FOB
FOB Lomé/Cotonou/Tema/Abidjan.
Technical specifications
| Spec | Premium | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| KOR | 50+ lbs/80 kg | 46-48 lbs/80 kg |
| Nut count | ≤ 180 | 180-220 |
| Moisture | ≤ 8 % | ≤ 10 % |
| Total aflatoxin | ≤ 4 ppb | ≤ 4 ppb (EU) |
Applications
- Shelling into white kernels (W-180, W-210, W-240, W-320)
- Vietnam/India processors
- International distributors
Packaging & logistics
- 80 kg jute bags (breathable natural fibre)
- Buying window: March-May (harvest peak)
- Documentation: COA + aflatoxin test + fumigation
📦 Free physical samples
RCN sample sent free of charge on request with verified KOR and nut count specs.