Commodity specification

Raw Cashew Nuts

In-shell raw cashew nuts graded by nut count and outturn, sourced from Kogi and Oyo belts for Asian and European processors.

Raw Cashew Nuts prepared for export from Nigeria

Specification

Nut count
180–200 nuts/kg
Outturn
46–50 lbs
Moisture
8–10% max
Defective nuts
10% max
Foreign matter
1% max
Grades offered
Outturn 46–48 lbs · Outturn 48–50 lbs · Outturn 50+ lbs
Origin belts
Kogi, Oyo, Enugu and Kwara
Season
Harvest Feb–Jun

Packaging

  • 80 kg jute bags
  • 16–18 MT per 20ft FCL

Order terms

MOQ: 1 x 20ft FCL (approx. 16 MT)

Lead time: In season only — 14–30 days

Payment: LC, CAD, TT. Incoterms: FOB / CFR / CIF.

Buyer FAQ

Can you match a buyer-specified spec sheet?

Yes. Send your raw cashew nuts specification with your order request and we confirm in writing what we can meet before any contract is signed.

How are samples handled?

A 500 g–1 kg pre-shipment sample is drawn from the offered lot and couriered at buyer cost, with the lab report attached.

Which inspection bodies do you work with?

Independent third-party inspection (SGS, Cotecna or buyer-nominated) at loading, plus phytosanitary certification from the Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service.

Which incoterms and payment terms apply?

FOB Lagos/Apapa and CFR to major destination ports; CIF on request. Payment by irrevocable LC at sight, CAD or TT.

Place an order request

No payment is taken here. You receive a written offer and proforma invoice; the contract is signed before anything ships.

Indicative MOQ for Raw Cashew Nuts: 1 x 20ft FCL (approx. 16 MT) · Lead time In season only — 14–30 days.

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