Cashew Kernels
Cashew Kernels exporter in India ยท W180 to W450 wholes, splits and pieces ยท Kerala, Karnataka & Goa processing ยท vacuum-packed tins and pouches
Select Grade
Available Grades
White Wholes W240 & W320
The most traded wholes โ W320 is the global benchmark for snacking and retail.
→ UAE, Europe, USA
Jumbo Wholes W180 & W210
Large premium kernels for gifting, dry-fruit retail and festive packs.
→ Middle East, Japan
W450 & Scorched Wholes
Smaller and lightly scorched wholes at a lower price point for roasting and food service.
→ Middle East, SE Asia
Splits (JH/S), Butts and Pieces (LWP, SWP)
For bakery, confectionery, sweets and cashew butter manufacturers.
→ Europe, USA, Gulf
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cashew Kernels (Anacardium occidentale) |
| Processing Origin | Kerala / Karnataka / Goa / Maharashtra, India |
| Grades | W180, W210, W240, W320, W450, SW, JH, S, B, LWP, SWP |
| Moisture | Max 5% |
| Broken (in wholes) | Max 5% |
| Lower Grade Admixture | Max 5% |
| Colour | White / pale ivory (scorched grades light brown) |
| Live Insects / Foreign Matter | Nil |
| Aflatoxin | Tested per lot; EU / US limits on request |
| Microbiology | TPC, E. coli and Salmonella per COA |
| Grading Standard | AFI / CEPCI grade specifications |
| Shelf Life | 12 months in vacuum / COโ-flushed packing |
Packaging, Shipping & Incoterms
Packaging Options
- 2 ร 25 lb vacuum tins per carton (50 lb)
- 2 ร 10 kg vacuum / COโ-flushed pouches per carton
- Retail and private-label packs
- Fumigated export cartons
Shipment Details
- MOQ: 1ร20ft container
- โ700 cartons (โ15.9 MT) per 20ft FCL
- Primary port: Cochin
- Alternate: Mangalore, Nhava Sheva, Mundra
- LCL for trial orders
- Transit: 10โ35 days
Incoterms & Payment
- FOB Cochin / Nhava Sheva
- CIF all major ports
- CFR available
- Payment: LC / TT / CAD
Export Documents
Also available in certified organic
Cashew Kernels is also supplied by RNG Agro Exports in certified organic form, grown and handled under recognised organic standards, with most of the grades and packing options of our conventional range. One supplier, one contract and one point of contact for both conventional and organic lots.
Organic standards
Grown and processed under India’s NPOP, with USDA NOP or EU-equivalent scope arranged to suit your destination market.
Transaction Certificate
Every organic shipment is supplied with a Transaction Certificate issued by an accredited certification body, together with the scope certificate for the lot.
Residue testing
Pesticide-residue analysis at an accredited laboratory, against EU or US limits, available for each lot before shipment.
Traceability & segregation
Lot-level traceability back to certified growers, with organic lots kept separate through cleaning, packing and loading.
About Cashew Kernels
India is the worldโs largest processor of cashew nuts and a leading exporter of cashew kernels, with a processing industry centred on Kollam in Kerala and spread across Karnataka, Goa and Maharashtra. Kernels are graded by size, colour and wholeness under AFI and CEPCI standards, from jumbo W180 to W450, scorched wholes, splits and pieces.
What to specify
Grade (count per pound), colour, broken percentage and moisture are the core terms. State the packing โ tins or pouches โ and, if your market needs it, a declared raw nut origin. Check aflatoxin and microbiological limits for your destination.
Why buyers choose RNG Agro Exports as their Cashew Kernels exporter in India
We supply kernels from established processors, check every lot against the grade before vacuum packing and ship with a Certificate of Analysis and CEPCI quality certificate.
Buying from a Cashew Kernels exporter in India
RNG Agro Exports is an APEDA-registered Cashew Kernels exporter in India, shipping Cashew Kernels FOB or CIF your port with a certificate of analysis for every lot. As a Cashew Kernels exporter in India, we offer free pre-shipment samples, SGS or Intertek inspection on request and complete export documentation. Read our cashew kernels buyerโs guide, explore all our superfoods, compare grades in the full product catalogue or request a quote. Our registration can be verified on the APEDA website.
Often shipped together
Alongside Cashew Kernels, buyers who use us as their Cashew Kernels exporter in India often combine these products in one container:
Why Source from RNG Agro
Direct Farm Procurement
Sourced directly from verified partner farms in Haryana and Punjab. Full traceability from field to container.
Third-Party Lab Testing
Every batch tested for moisture, purity, broken grain ratio, and pesticide residues. COA per consignment.
Private Label Ready
Custom bag printing with your brand, language, and regulatory text. No surcharge above 1 container.
Multi-Port Capability
Primary via Mundra. Alternate ports Kandla and JNPT. FOB, CIF, CFR matched to your requirement.
Target Markets
UAE ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Qatar ยท Kuwait
All grades
Halal CertCIF Jebel AliNetherlands ยท Germany ยท UK ยท France
White Wholes W240 & W320 & Splits, Butts and Pieces
EU Residue COACIF RotterdamJapan ยท South Korea
Jumbo Wholes W180 & W210 & W450 & Scorched Wholes
Phyto CertCIF SingaporeUSA ยท Canada
White Wholes W240 & W320 & Splits, Butts and Pieces
Phyto CertFOB MundraFrequently Asked Questions
What do cashew grades like W320 mean?
W stands for white wholes and the number is the approximate count of kernels per pound. W180 are the largest kernels and W450 the smallest; W320 is the most widely traded export grade.
How are your cashew kernels packed?
Standard export packing is two 25 lb vacuum tins or two 10 kg vacuum or COโ-flushed pouches per carton, which protects the kernels from moisture and insects in transit.
Is the raw cashew nut grown in India?
Indian processors use both domestic raw cashew nut (Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Odisha) and imported raw nut. If your market needs a declared nut origin, specify it in the contract and we will source accordingly.
Can you supply splits and pieces?
Yes โ splits, butts, large and small white pieces are available for bakery, confectionery, sweets and cashew butter manufacturers.
Do you provide samples?
Yes, free pre-shipment samples of the contracted grade are sent by courier so you can check count, colour and taste.
Ready to Source Cashew Kernels?
Samples dispatched within 5 business days. Quote turnaround: 4 hours.

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