Supplier Network

Verified Cashew Suppliers from West Africa

TropLink sources Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) and kernels from a vetted network of producers and exporters across six African origins. Every supplier goes through our qualification process before being introduced to buyers.

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6 origins West & East Africa1 M MT+ combined annual capacityYear-round sourcing via counter-seasonsQuote response within 24 h

Origins covered

Six cashew-producing countries

From the largest West African producers to the counter-season supply of Tanzania, our network covers the key origins for consistent, year-round supply.

CI · Abidjan

Côte d'Ivoire

Typical volume: 500 000 – 700 000 MT / year
Harvest season: March – June
Grades available: RCN Standard ExportW240W320W450

World's largest producer — deep supplier network, daily FOB Abidjan quotes.

Request from Côte d'Ivoire

GW · Bissau

Guinée-Bissau

Typical volume: 150 000 – 250 000 MT / year
Harvest season: March – May
Grades available: RCN Standard ExportOrganic RCN

EU Organic certified lots available. High outturn (KOR 50 lbs+). FOB Bissau.

Request from Guinée-Bissau

BJ · Cotonou

Bénin

Typical volume: 80 000 – 130 000 MT / year
Harvest season: April – June
Grades available: RCN Standard ExportW320W240

HACCP-certified processing units. Spot lots available year-round from stock.

Request from Bénin

SN · Dakar

Sénégal

Typical volume: 20 000 – 40 000 MT / year
Harvest season: March – May
Grades available: RCN Standard Export

Casamance origin. Niche volumes, traceability to farm level on request.

Request from Sénégal

GH · Tema

Ghana

Typical volume: 60 000 – 100 000 MT / year
Harvest season: March – June
Grades available: RCN Standard ExportW320W240

Strong ECOWAS infrastructure. Competitive pricing on kernels via local processors.

Request from Ghana

TZ · Dar es Salaam

Tanzania

Typical volume: 120 000 – 200 000 MT / year
Harvest season: November – February
Grades available: RCN Standard ExportW320W240Splits

Counter-season origin — ships Nov–Feb when West Africa is off-season. Excellent KOR.

Request from Tanzania

Buyer Resources

Grade & Product Guides

Before requesting a lot, read our sourcing guides covering grade specifications, FOB pricing, and quality standards.

Buyer's Guide→

W320 Cashew Kernels — Specifications, Price & Sourcing Guide

Complete W320 grade specifications, 2024–2025 FOB price ranges (USD 3.20–4.20/kg), quality standards, and African export ports. Essential reading before sourcing W320 lots.

Read W320 guide →

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Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN) FOB Abidjan — Ivory Coast Origin

Full RCN specifications: moisture ≤9%, KOR 48–52 lbs, 80 kg bags. FOB pricing benchmarks for the 2024/2025 season, shipping calendar, and documentation pack.

View RCN FOB Abidjan page →

How we select suppliers

Our Qualification Process

Every supplier in our network has gone through the four steps below before being matched with a buyer. This is what allows us to give buyers a real quality guarantee — not just a name and a phone number.

Field Visit & Verification

Our team or local partners conduct an on-site visit before onboarding. We verify processing capacity, storage conditions, workforce, and operational status.

Phytosanitary & Export Compliance

We check that the supplier can obtain valid phytosanitary certificates from their national plant protection organisation and comply with importing-country requirements (EU, US, Asia).

Moisture & Outturn Testing

Humidity tests (≤ 9 % for RCN, ≤ 5 % for kernels) and KOR / outturn measurement are performed on sample lots. Only suppliers meeting grade specifications are listed.

Trade References

We collect and verify at least two trade references — prior buyers or intermediaries — to confirm the supplier's reliability, shipping history, and payment track record.

Export documentation

Documents provided with each shipment

We ensure that every lot shipped via TropLink is accompanied by a complete documentation package. Buyers receive a copy of each document before cargo release.

Phytosanitary Certificate

Mandatory

Issued by the national plant protection authority. Confirms that the lot is free from pests and diseases and complies with the importing country's import requirements.

Weight Certificate

Mandatory

Independent weighing at loading port (SGS, Bureau Veritas or equivalent), confirming the exact net and gross weight of the shipped cargo.

Fumigation Report

Standard

Certificate of fumigation (methyl bromide or phosphine), issued by an accredited pest-control company. Required by most importing countries for plant products.

Bill of Lading

Standard

Issued by the shipping company confirming receipt of cargo for transport. The title document for international trade — released upon payment in line with agreed payment terms.

Additional documents available on request: Certificate of Origin, SGS / Bureau Veritas inspection report, Certificate of Analysis (COA), and HACCP / organic certificates where applicable.

For producers & exporters

I'm a supplier — Join our network

Are you a cashew producer or exporter in West or East Africa? TropLink connects qualified suppliers with European and Asian buyers who are actively sourcing. Send us your profile and availability — we will contact you within 48 hours.

✓No exclusivity required
✓Free to join the network
✓We handle the buyer relationship
✓Commission paid by the buyer

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