Cashew prices today
Cashew is processed and traded across four continents, and Expana’s coverage reflects the full complexity of that market: Vietnamese kernels graded by size, Indian and Brazilian export and in-shell pricing, and the Ivory Coast’s growing role as a processing origin.
Use Expana to track current cashew prices, compare grades and origins, and understand the historical patterns across this global tree nut.
Cashew price chart
| Date | Price (USD/lb) | MoM % | QoQ % | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock Unlock our cashew prices and full price history. | ||||
| 3.48 | ↑ 0.9% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.48 | ↑ 0.9% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.48 | ↑ 1.8% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.5 | ↑ 2.3% | ↑ 3.2% | — | |
| 3.48 | ↑ 2.4% | ↑ 2.7% | — | |
| 3.45 | ↑ 1.5% | ↑ 2.1% | — | |
| 3.45 | ↑ 1.5% | ↑ 3.3% | — | |
| 3.42 | ↑ 0.6% | ↑ 3.3% | — | |
| 3.42 | ↑ 0.6% | ↑ 4.6% | — | |
| 3.4 | → 0.0% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | → 0.0% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | ↑ 0.3% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | ↑ 0.3% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | ↑ 0.6% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | ↑ 0.9% | ↑ 4.0% | — | |
| 3.4 | ↑ 1.8% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.39 | ↑ 2.4% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.39 | ↑ 3.7% | ↑ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.38 | ↑ 3.4% | ↑ 2.1% | — | |
| 3.37 | ↑ 3.1% | ↑ 1.8% | — | |
| 3.34 | ↑ 2.1% | ↑ 0.6% | — | |
| 3.31 | ↑ 1.2% | ↓ 1.2% | — | |
| 3.27 | → 0.0% | ↓ 2.4% | — | |
| 3.27 | ↓ 1.5% | ↓ 1.5% | — | |
| 3.27 | ↓ 1.2% | ↓ 0.6% | — | |
| 3.27 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.27 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.27 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.32 | → 0.0% | — | — | |
| 3.31 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.31 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.31 | ↓ 1.2% | — | — | |
| 3.31 | ↓ 0.3% | — | — | |
| 3.32 | ↑ 0.9% | — | — | |
| 3.35 | — | — | — | |
| 3.35 | — | — | — | |
| 3.35 | — | — | — | |
| 3.32 | — | — | — | |
| 3.29 | — | — | — | |
Expana: the independent source for cashew pricing and market intelligence
Expana provides independent cashew price assessments produced by specialist reporters, grounded in market indications rather than modelled from second-hand data. Our coverage spans Vietnam, India, Brazil and Ivory Coast, across multiple kernel grades and sizes.
Cashew coverage is led by Nick Moss, Market Reporter, Nuts. Explore related coverage on our nut prices, almond prices and pistachio prices pages.
56 cashew benchmarks worldwide
Kernel and in-shell pricing across Vietnam, India, Brazil and Ivory Coast.
Full grade and size coverage
W180 through W450 whole kernels, plus large pieces (LP) and splits (WS).
In-shell and kernel pairs
Raw in-shell pricing tracked alongside processed kernel benchmarks for the same origins.
Global Nut Index inclusion
Cashew sits within Expana's broader Nut Index alongside almond, pistachio and hazelnut.
Price history and trend data
Price history with month-on-month, quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year change.
Market commentary
Analysis explaining what is moving cashew prices.
Our cashew intelligence includes:
What drives cashew prices
Cashew prices move with harvest size in Vietnam, India and West Africa, processing capacity for cracking and grading kernels, and global demand for snack and ingredient use.
- Raw cashew nut harvest size in West Africa, particularly Ivory Coast.
- Processing capacity in Vietnam and India, the main kernel-grading hubs.
- Weather during flowering and nut development.
- Export demand from the US and Europe for snacking and food manufacturing.
- Currency movements, particularly the Vietnamese dong and Indian rupee.
- Competition for raw material between African growers and Asian processors.
Expana’s market commentary explains which of these drivers is behind each price move.
Our cashew price assessment methodology
Expana’s cashew prices are produced by specialist reporters following a published, consistent methodology, so the data you benchmark against is transparent, independent and comparable over time.
- Market price basis
Kernel grades are defined by size, measured as the number of kernels per pound, with W240 and W320 the most widely traded whole-kernel grades. - Specialist reporting
Reporters collect and cross-check market information before each assessment is published. - Consistent price history
Assessments follow the same basis over time, so current prices can be compared with historical levels.
This approach gives buyers, processors and traders a reliable reference point for negotiations, budgeting and contract timing.
Looking for full insights on the cashew market? Get a demo today.
Latest cashew news and insights
Analysis created and curated by our nuts dried fruit experts.
Cashew Market FAQs
What drives cashew prices?
Cashew prices are set by raw nut harvest size in West Africa, processing capacity in Vietnam and India, and global demand for snacking and food manufacturing. Because raw cashews often travel from Africa to Asia for processing, freight and trade flow also matter.
What do cashew grades like W240 and W320 mean?
The number refers to how many whole kernels make up one pound. W240 kernels are larger, at 240 per pound, while W320 and W450 are progressively smaller. Lower numbers generally command higher prices.
Why is Ivory Coast important for cashew prices?
Ivory Coast is one of the largest raw cashew nut producers globally and is increasingly processing kernels domestically rather than exporting raw nuts to Asia, which Expana’s dedicated Ivory Coast benchmark reflects.
What cashew benchmarks does Expana cover?
Expana covers whole kernel grades from W180 to W450, large pieces and splits, FOB Vietnam and India, alongside in-shell and kernel pricing from Brazil and Ivory Coast.
How does cashew fit into Expana’s wider nut coverage?
Cashew is tracked individually and as part of Expana’s Nut Index, which combines cashew with almond, pistachio, hazelnut, peanut and Brazil nut for a broader view of the tree nut complex.
Essential intelligence for industry professionals
Expana delivers essential intelligence to industry professionals across nuts markets, ensuring business leaders stay informed about the latest prices and industry trends, enabling them to effectively navigate disruptions, manage prices, and deliver value to their customers.