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666 888 0000For nearly three decades, India has been the leader in cashew nuts export worldwide, and it is easy to see why. India has long been recognised as the largest exporter of cashew nuts in India in terms of global reach, India's coastal growing belts in Maharashtra and Goa produce cashew nuts with a naturally rich flavor and a high rifling rate that is sought after globally. At Exin Exports, we directly partner with processing units in the mentioned belts to procure cashew nuts that are graded, moisture controlled, and vacuum sealed as per international standards before leaving the processing facility.
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Anacardium occidentale
Maharashtra & Goa, India
W-180 to W-450
12 months
Parameter | Specification |
Product Name | Cashew Nuts (Kernels) |
Botanical Name | Anacardium occidentale |
Family | Anacardiaceae |
Origin | Maharashtra & Goa, India |
Grades Available | W-180, W-210, W-240, W-320, W-450 |
Moisture | Max 5% |
Colour | White to Light Ivory |
Broken Kernels | Max 5% (grade dependent) |
Available Form | Whole Kernels, Splits, Pieces |
Packaging | 10 kg / 25 kg Vacuum Tins or PP Bags, Custom Retail |
Shelf Life | 12 months (vacuum sealed, cool storage) |
Certifications | FSSAI, APEDA, Halal, GMP |
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The quality of cashews can be analyzed based on size, color, and moisture content. One of the questions asked by prospective buyers looking to export cashew nuts from India, is which grade they should choose. The answer is subjective, depending on who your buyers are and what your market is. We supply cashews in all grades, and we will inform you which grade is suitable.
For your first export of cashew from India, grades W-320 and W-450 are recommended. These grades are the most widely traded and are suitable for catering, retail, and food processing. These grades also have well-defined export requirements and are the easiest grades to sell in the majority of markets. The cashews are processed and tested for FSSAI and APEDA requirements.
These premium grade whole kernels are favored by many premium snack producers and high-end retailers because the whole kernels are an attractive light ivory color. Customers are willing to pay a premium price for these snack kernels because they also receive an attractive retail price. These cashew kernels are vacuum sealed packed in 10 kg tins.
These cashew nuts are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and are processed in certified organic facilities. Customers are increasingly buying these nuts because of the increasing popularity of clean label snacks in North America and Europe. There is also full documentation of NPOP and NOP provided with each shipment.
Strong retail and food service demand for processed cashew kernels
Active re-export market; also used in local food processing
Premium snack and health-food retail; strict biosecurity compliance met
Large nut snack and food processing market; FDA-compliant documentation ready
Growing demand for premium and organic cashews in retail and food service

Just like the other thousands of customers over the years that have started to learn how to export cashews from India, we are also very excited to talk to you if you are an experienced customer looking for a more consistent trading partner. We have simplified the entire value chain for you from grade selection to processing, packing and shipping, and the required shipping documentation.
The largest exporter of cashew nuts in India by volume may be a large processor, but we compete with them on the basis of quality, consistency, and responsiveness. Every export order for cashew nuts export receives the same level of attention, no matter the order size. If you are looking for a cashew nuts export from India for the first time and are looking for options, reach out to us. It will be easy for you.
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