Prices are indicative ranges based on TropLink sourcing data. Actual prices vary by volume, incoterm, and contract terms.
| Product | Grade | Origin | FOB Price (USD/MT) | Trend | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCN Raw Cashew Nuts | Grade 1 (48+ lbs) | 🌍 Côte d'Ivoire | $620 – $680 | ↑Rising | Jun 2025 |
| RCN Raw Cashew Nuts | Grade 2 (44–48 lbs) | 🌍 Guinea-Bissau | $560 – $610 | →Stable | Jun 2025 |
| W320 Kernels | Ivory White | 🌍 Côte d'Ivoire | $3,100 – $3,400 | ↑Rising | Jun 2025 |
| W240 Kernels | Ivory White | 🌍 Bénin | $3,400 – $3,700 | →Stable | Jun 2025 |
| W450 Kernels | White | 🌍 Ghana | $2,700 – $2,900 | ↓Easing | Jun 2025 |
| CNSL Technical Grade | — | 🌍 Tanzania | $260 – $300 | →Stable | Jun 2025 |
RCN Raw Cashew Nuts
Grade 1 (48+ lbs)
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
RCN Raw Cashew Nuts
Grade 2 (44–48 lbs)
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
W320 Kernels
Ivory White
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
W240 Kernels
Ivory White
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
W450 Kernels
White
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
CNSL Technical Grade
—
FOB · Updated Jun 2025
* Indicative ranges only. Prices reflect recent TropLink transactions and market intelligence. Not a firm offer.
Market Intelligence
FOB cashew prices from West Africa are influenced by a combination of seasonal, quality, currency, and logistics factors. Understanding them helps buyers plan procurement more effectively.
West African RCN campaigns run March–June (Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau) and November–February (Tanzania). Prices typically peak 4–6 weeks after harvest opens, then soften as supply hits the market. Buying forward before the season begins or sourcing carry-over stock in off-months can yield 5–12% cost differences.
For RCN, KOR (Kernel Output Ratio) measured in lbs per 80 kg bag drives the premium. Grade 1 (48+ lbs) commands a $40–80/MT premium over Grade 2 (44–48 lbs). For kernels, colour grade (Ivory White vs White vs Scorched), moisture content (≤5%), and SSP (Substandard Pieces %) determine the final price band.
Most West African cashew transactions are priced in USD FOB, but producer costs in CFA franc (FCFA) mean any USD weakening against FCFA raises the effective cost floor for exporters. A 5% depreciation in USD/FCFA can add $20–40/MT to FOB prices as suppliers protect margins.
FOB prices exclude freight, but vessel availability and container rates (FCL 20' or FCL 40') directly affect landed cost at destination port. Abidjan–Rotterdam and Cotonou–Antwerp routes can vary from $800 to $1,800+/FCL depending on the season and global shipping demand. Always model freight separately when comparing FOB offers.
Pricing FAQ
These answers match the indicative ranges shown on this page and clarify what buyers should expect before requesting a firm offer.
As of June 2025, TropLink's indicative FOB range for W320 Ivory White cashew kernels from Côte d'Ivoire is USD 3,100-3,400 per metric ton. Final pricing depends on lot size, packaging, inspection requirements, and shipment timing.
As of June 2025, Grade 1 raw cashew nuts from Côte d'Ivoire are trading around USD 620-680 per metric ton FOB. Lots with stronger KOR and cleaner drying conditions usually price toward the top of that range.
As of June 2025, Grade 2 raw cashew nuts from Guinea-Bissau are indicated around USD 560-610 per metric ton FOB. Export readiness, moisture, and documentation quality can move the final offer within that band.
As of June 2025, TropLink indicates technical-grade CNSL from Tanzania around USD 260-300 per metric ton FOB. Refined grades, packed drums, or stricter specification requirements can trade above this range.
TropLink updates the market board weekly using sourcing conversations, indicative exporter offers, and recent lot activity across key cashew origins. These ranges are market intelligence, not firm offers.
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Product Page
Current W320 price bands, origins (CI/BJ/GH), certifications, and how to request a firm offer.
Product Page
RCN specs, season calendar, FOB price benchmarks and documentation for Abidjan origin.
Market Guide
Country-by-country harvest calendar, price dynamics by season phase, and spot vs forward strategy.