Product Specifications
RCN Technical Specs — Export Grade
All lots verified before shipment. Specs match or exceed standard CIF European destination requirements.
Moisture content
AFNOR / ISO standard
KOR (Kernel Output Ratio)
per 80 kg bag
Nut count
indicative by grade
Bag weight
per bag
Packaging
as per buyer specification
Origin
BCEAO cashew zone
Harvest Calendar
Season & Availability
Main crop harvested March–June. Spot lots available May–August; forward contracts open from October.
Minimum Order
One 20-foot FCL holds approximately 312 × 80 kg jute bags (≈ 25 MT net). Multi-container orders available from 50 MT. LCL groupage on request.
Indicative Price Range
RCN FOB Abidjan — 2024 / 2025 Benchmark
Prices fluctuate seasonally and with global KOR demand. The ranges below represent confirmed FOB transactions observed during the 2024 and 2025 campaigns.
2024 — Off-season
Nov 2023 – Feb 2024. Forward contract prices.
2024 — Main crop
Mar–Jul 2024. Peak harvest. Spot availability.
2025 — Main crop
Mar–Jul 2025. Tighter supply, stronger KOR demand.
* Indicative only. Final prices depend on KOR, moisture, volume, incoterm and shipment window. Request a firm quote.
Export Documentation
Full document pack included
Every TropLink-intermediated lot comes with the standard export document set. Additional certificates available on request.
Phytosanitary Certificate
Issued by the Ivorian Ministry of Agriculture. Required for all cashew exports and accepted at all destination ports.
Fumigation Certificate
Methyl bromide or phosphine fumigation report issued before loading. Compliant with ISPM 15 protocols.
Weight & Quality Certificate
Independent weighing at port. Moisture and KOR confirmed at loading. Issued by a licensed surveyor.
SGS Inspection
Full SGS or equivalent pre-shipment inspection available on request. Recommended for first lots above 100 MT.
Also available: Certificate of Origin (Chamber of Commerce), Bill of Lading (shipped on board), Packing List, COA.
Buyer Reference
“We sourced 150 MT of RCN FOB Abidjan for our Q3 campaign through TropLink. KOR came in at 50.2 lbs — above spec. The phytosanitary and fumigation certificates were ready 48 hours before vessel nomination. Exactly the kind of reliable execution we need for repeat business.”
Valentin H.
Import Manager — commodity trading firm, Rotterdam (NL)
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