Raw Cashew Nuts
Premium Tanzanian raw cashew nuts (RCN) for cashew processors, kernel manufacturers, and commodity traders worldwide.
Raw Cashew Nuts
Tanzania is one of Africa's largest producers and exporters of raw cashew nuts (RCN), with the crop playing a vital role in the country's agricultural economy. Tanzanian RCN are highly sought after by international cashew processors for their quality shell characteristics, favorable kernel outturn, and consistent supply volumes during harvest season.
Four C Agricultural Limited exports premium-quality Tanzanian raw cashew nuts sourced from the country's primary cashew-growing regions, particularly the southern and coastal zones where climate and soil conditions produce nuts of excellent commercial quality. Our RCN are well-dried, clean, and graded to meet the requirements of cashew processing factories worldwide.
Whether you operate a cashew processing facility in Vietnam, India, or elsewhere, or trade raw cashew nuts as a commodity, our export service delivers the product quality, documentation integrity, and logistics professionalism that the cashew industry demands.
Origin: Tanzania
Origin & Sourcing
Tanzania's cashew belt stretches across the southern and coastal regions, where tropical conditions, adequate rainfall, and established cashew tree populations produce reliable annual harvests. The cashew season typically runs from October through January, with regional variations.
Our sourcing operations aggregate RCN from farming communities, cooperatives, and auction systems across major production areas. Each lot is assessed for nut size (count), moisture content, and overall condition. We prioritize well-dried nuts with sound shells and low defect rates.
Post-harvest handling includes cleaning to remove sand, shell fragments, and foreign matter. Moisture is monitored to ensure compliance with export standards — critical for preventing mold during ocean transit.
Why Buy Raw Cashew Nuts from Four C Agricultural
Four C Agricultural Limited is a dependable source for Tanzanian raw cashew nuts:
- Sourced from Tanzania's primary cashew belt — one of Africa's largest producing regions
- Well-dried, clean, and graded for processing factory requirements
- Industry-standard 80 kg jute bag packaging
- Full export documentation including outturn testing where required
- FOB, CIF, CFR trade terms
- 24–48 hour quotation response
- Experienced logistics via Port of Dar es Salaam
- Seasonal supply planning and forward commitment discussions available
Typical Export Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product | Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) |
| Origin | Tanzania |
| Nut Count | Typically 170 to 220 nuts/kg (or as per buyer requirement) |
| Moisture | Max 10% |
| Outturn | Commercial export standard (discussed in lbs) |
| Defective Nuts | Within agreed tolerance |
| Foreign Matter | Max 0.5% to 1% |
| Condition | Well dried, clean, sound |
| Crop | Current or recent season where available |
Values are typical export specifications. Nut count, outturn, and quality parameters may vary by growing region, season, and lot. Final specs are agreed with buyers before shipment. Custom requirements can be discussed.
Packaging & Container Loading
Packaging Options
- 80 kg jute bags (industry standard)
- 50 kg jute or PP bags if required
- Bulk export bagging as agreed
Container Loading Capacity
| Container Type | Estimated Capacity |
|---|---|
| 20-foot Container | Approx. 18 to 20 MT |
| 40-foot Container | Approx. 25 to 27 MT |
Loading capacity depends on bag size, moisture content, and stacking. Jute bags are the industry-standard packaging for RCN export. Our logistics team ensures proper container loading and ventilation.
Applications & End Uses
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Quality Control & Inspection
Quality control for raw cashew nuts focuses on nut count (size uniformity), moisture content, shell condition, freedom from mold and infestation, and estimated outturn. Each lot is sampled and tested before packaging for export.
Moisture meters, visual inspection, and count tests are standard. Third-party pre-shipment inspection through SGS, Bureau Veritas, or equivalent agencies is available upon buyer request. Outturn testing can be arranged with accredited testing facilities.
Shipping & Export Documentation
Each shipment of Raw Cashew Nuts is accompanied by a complete set of export documents:
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading
- Certificate of Origin
- Phytosanitary Certificate
- Quality/Analysis Certificate
- Weight Certificate
- Fumigation Certificate (where required)
- Outturn Certificate (where applicable)
Documentation handled in-house. Outturn certificates and additional testing arranged per buyer and destination requirements.
Typical Buyer Profiles
- Cashew processing factories
- Cashew kernel manufacturers
- Commodity traders in raw cashew nuts
- Value-added cashew product manufacturers
- Industrial CNSL processors
What Are Raw Cashew Nuts Used For?
[Product name] serve as essential ingredients and raw materials for multiple high-value industries worldwide. Understanding these applications helps buyers align their procurement strategies with market demand.
1. Food Processing & Manufacturing
The primary use of raw cashew nuts is in food processing facilities that transform raw agricultural commodities into consumer-ready products. These include snack manufacturers, confectionery producers, baking companies, and ready-to-eat food brands.
2. Oil Extraction & Processing
Many nut varieties contain high oil content, making them valuable for edible oil production. Oil extraction facilities purchase bulk nuts to produce cooking oils, specialty oils, and oil-based food ingredients.
3. Retail & Wholesale Distribution
Processed and packaged raw cashew nuts are distributed through retail supermarkets, wholesale markets, and specialty food stores across international markets.
4. Industrial Applications
Beyond food uses, certain nut by-products serve industrial applications including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and animal feed production.
Tanzania Nuts Industry Overview
Tanzania is one of Africa's leading producers and exporters of agricultural commodities, with the nuts sector playing a vital role in the country's agricultural economy. The sector supports thousands of farming households and contributes significantly to export earnings.
Major Growing Regions in Tanzania
- Southern Highlands: Primary production zone with ideal climate and soil conditions
- Western Regions: Emerging production areas with expanding cultivation
- Coastal Areas: Strategic location near Dar es Salaam port for efficient export logistics
- Central Regions: Established farming communities with decades of experience
Export Performance
Tanzania's agricultural export sector has shown consistent growth, with increasing demand from international buyers in Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas. The country benefits from favorable growing conditions, established export infrastructure, and government support for agricultural development.
Four C Agricultural Limited sources directly from these premier growing regions, ensuring quality, traceability, and competitive pricing for international buyers.
How to Buy Raw Cashew Nuts from Tanzania
Importing raw cashew nuts from Tanzania requires understanding quality parameters, pricing factors, documentation requirements, and logistics. This step-by-step guide helps first-time and experienced buyers navigate the procurement process.
Step 1: Define Your Specifications
Before requesting quotes, determine your exact requirements:
- Quality Grade: Specify quality requirements based on your intended use
- Quantity: Minimum 1x 20ft container (18-20 MT); larger volumes available
- Packaging: Standard 25kg/50kg bags or custom packaging
- Delivery Terms: FOB Dar es Salaam, CIF your port, or CFR
Step 2: Request Quotation
Contact Four C Agricultural Limited with your specifications via:
- Online inquiry form: Request a Quote
- Email: sales@fourcagricultural.com
- Phone/WhatsApp: Contact our sales team
Our team responds within 24-48 hours with competitive pricing based on current market conditions, your specifications, and destination port.
Step 3: Quality Verification
We support multiple quality verification methods:
- Pre-shipment samples sent to buyer
- Third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek)
- Laboratory testing and quality certificates
- Video inspection of loading process
Step 4: Contract & Payment
Standard export contracts include:
- Signed proforma invoice with specifications and pricing
- Payment terms: Irrevocable LC at sight, TT advance, or negotiated terms
- Delivery timeline: 2-4 weeks from payment confirmation
Step 5: Shipping & Documentation
We handle complete export logistics:
- Container loading at Dar es Salaam port
- All export documents prepared and verified
- Real-time shipment tracking
- Destination port arrival coordination
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Frequently Asked Questions
Typically 170 to 220 nuts per kilogram, but this varies by season and growing region. Buyers with specific count requirements should specify them at inquiry stage.
Outturn varies by season and lot quality. We can provide outturn test results from accredited facilities for qualifying lots. Commercial export standard outturn is discussed in pounds (lbs) per 80 kg bag.
The main Tanzanian cashew season runs approximately from October to January, with some regional variations. We can discuss forward supply planning for buyers requiring seasonal commitment.
Standard minimum is one full 20-foot container load. Larger volumes are available during peak season.
Industry-standard 80 kg jute bags. 50 kg jute or PP bags available on request.
FOB (Dar es Salaam), CIF, and CFR.
Yes. SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek, or equivalent. Buyer bears cost.
Proper pre-shipment drying, moisture testing, and container ventilation protocols are followed. We target maximum 10% moisture to minimize transit risk.
Full export documentation including CI, PL, BOL, COO, Phyto, Quality, Weight, Fumigation, and Outturn certificates where applicable.
Yes. We export W180, W210, W240, and W320 cashew kernel grades. See our Nuts product category for details.
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