Cashew Kernels

Product Information:- Cashew Kernels
HS Code 08013220 / 08013210

India is the largest producer and exporter of cashew kernels in the world. Over 65 per cent of the
world export of cashew kernels is accounted for by India. Indian cashews are consumed in as many
as 60 countries all over the world, the major markets being the United States, the United Kingdom,
Japan, Netherlands, Australia, Canada, Germany Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Middle
East countries. The Indian cashew kernel is well acclaimed for its good quality, taste and appearance.
Members of the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India, who are manufacturers and exporters of
cashew kernels are the major sources for cashews from India. Indian cashews are available with
prominent importers in USA, Canada, Japan, the Middle East, Singapore, Australia, U.K. and other
EEC countries.
There are regular shipping facilities from India to all ports of the world. Major shipments from India
take place through Cochin port. Other ports are Tuticorin, Mangalore, Madras and Bombay.
Regular services of container ships are available from Indian ports on India-USA, India-UK/Continent,
India-Australia, India-Japan, India-Middle East and India-Singapore routes.

W-180 is the King of Cashew . They are larger in size and hence expensive.
W-210 is popularly known as Jumbo nuts.
W-240 is an attractive grade available at reasonable prices.
W- 320 is the most popular among cashew kernels and also the most available, worldwide.
W-450 is the smallest and also the cheapest white whole kernel. This is hence the favorite among
low-priced whole grades.
Standard specifications for Indian Cashew Kernels for export have been laid down by the Government of India under the Export (quality Control and Inspection) Act 1963.

Quality Control & Pre-shipment Inspection : Cashew Kernels from India are subject to quality control and pre-
shipment inspection. Cashew shipment from India is mainly in container of size 20 ft. That will carry about 700
Cartons. Offer for less than container load may also be accepted. Ocean
Freight is charged per Cubic Meter (Volume Basis). Freight for full container load (FCL) is fixed. It is more
economical than freight for part container load (LCL).