Tanzanian Cashew Nuts Supplier & Exporter

Cashew nuts

Tanzanian raw cashew is grown along the southern coast and is traded principally on outturn and nut count. Cashew is a regulated crop and consignments follow the applicable statutory marketing and export procedures. Processed kernels are supplied where processing is arranged in advance and confirmed before the contract is signed.

At a glance

Origin: Tanzania
Grade: Raw nuts by outturn; kernels where processing is arranged
Packaging: 80 kg raw-nut bags; kernel tins or cartons; bulk bags
Minimum order: One 20 ft container (indicative)
Season: Main season October–January
Terms: EXW / FCA / FOB / CFR / CIF

Specifications

Product specifications

Origin, grades, moisture, purity, crop year and the quality tolerances buyers usually contract on for this line.

مواصفات إرشادية — تخضع للتأكيد

Indicative only. The figures shown are typical trade ranges for Tanzanian origin and are subject to confirmation by our quality and operations department. The binding specification for any shipment is the one agreed in writing and stated in the sales contract.

Cashew nuts — مواصفات الجودة الإرشادية
المعيار	المواصفة الإرشادية
Origin	Tanzania — Mtwara, Lindi, Pwani, Ruvuma, Tanga
الدرجات المتاحة	Raw cashew nuts — standard grade by outturn Raw cashew nuts — under grade Cashew kernels (W180, W210, W240, W320) where processing is arranged
مستوى الرطوبة	9% maximum for raw nuts
مستوى النقاء	Single-grade lots, screened and graded
تفاوت الشوائب	1% maximum
سنة المحصول	2025/26 crop. Main season runs broadly from October to January.
Outturn	Indicative 46–52 lb per 80 kg bag, lot dependent
Nut count	Indicative 180–200 nuts per kg, lot dependent
Defective and immature nuts	5% maximum for standard grade
Kernel condition	Assessed by cut test on a drawn sample before offer

Packaging options

80 kg woven bags for raw cashew nuts
Vacuum-packed tins or cartons for kernels where processing is arranged
Bulk bags for high-volume orders
Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request

Private labelling

Available for packed consignments. Product traded in bulk is shipped in plain or buyer-supplied packaging.

اطّلع على خيارات التعبئة

Available quantities

Minimum order quantity: Indicative: one 20 ft container load, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used. Smaller in-country and trial volumes are considered.
Available quantity: Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.
Supply capacity: Aggregated in batches across the harvest window. Repeat monthly volumes are planned in advance under a contract-supply arrangement and confirmed before the contract is signed.

Availability

Harvest and availability calendar

Months as stated in the crop calendar for this line. Availability for your shipment window is confirmed at enquiry.

Jan: Main harvest
Feb: not stated
Mar: not stated
Apr: not stated
May: not stated
Jun: not stated
Jul: not stated
Aug: not stated
Sep: not stated
Oct: Main harvest
Nov: Main harvest
Dec: Main harvest

Season: Main season October–January
Crop year and availability: 2025/26 crop. Main season runs broadly from October to January. Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.

Export markets

Markets this line is offered into

India
Viet Nam
United Arab Emirates
Oman
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
European Union

Regions we trade into

East Africa
Central and Southern Africa
Middle East
Other International Markets

Market availability depends on product demand, regulations, trade conditions and contractual agreements. The markets listed on this page show where IBS Agro Trading Limited is willing and able to trade; they are not a guarantee that a particular commodity can be supplied to a particular destination at a particular time.

See our export markets

Container and airfreight options

Sea freight — 20 ft dry container
One 20 ft container, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used, is the indicative minimum order.

Container type, loading and routing for your order are confirmed in the quotation.

Inspection & certification

Inspection and shipment documents

Pre-shipment sampling and inspection are carried out before dispatch. The documents below are obtained for the specific consignment where the destination or the contract requires them.

Phytosanitary certificate

Applied for through the responsible national plant health authority where the destination requires it. Issued against inspection of the specific consignment.

Certificate of origin

Obtained from the designated issuing body for the shipment, confirming the origin of the goods for customs and preference purposes.

Fumigation certificate

Issued by a licensed fumigation service provider when treatment is required by the destination or requested by the buyer.

Weight and quality certificate

Arranged with an independent inspection company where the contract or the letter of credit calls for third-party verification.

Laboratory analysis report

Commissioned from an independent laboratory when a buyer or destination requires analysis beyond our own testing. The scope of analysis is agreed in advance.

IBS Agro Trading Limited does not claim any certification or accreditation that has not been formally issued to it. Where a buyer or a destination market requires a specific standard, we will state in writing what we currently hold, what can be arranged for the consignment, and what we cannot provide.

How we assure quality

Incoterms

Trade terms available for this line. The term for your shipment is agreed in the quotation.

EXWEx Works
FCAFree Carrier
FOBFree On Board
CFRCost and Freight
CIFCost, Insurance and Freight

Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

Product photographs

Raw cashew nuts in an 80 kg bag with a cut-test sample board alongside

Illustrative photograph. It will be replaced with photographs of our own consignments.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What grades of cashew nuts do you supply?

Raw cashew nuts — standard grade by outturn; Raw cashew nuts — under grade; Cashew kernels (W180, W210, W240, W320) where processing is arranged. Grades are indicative; the binding specification is the one agreed in writing for your shipment.

How is cashew nuts packed for export?

80 kg woven bags for raw cashew nuts; Vacuum-packed tins or cartons for kernels where processing is arranged; Bulk bags for high-volume orders; Buyer-branded and custom packaging on request. Available for packed consignments. Product traded in bulk is shipped in plain or buyer-supplied packaging.

What is the minimum order quantity for cashew nuts?

Indicative: one 20 ft container load, approximately 18–25 MT depending on the packing used. Smaller in-country and trial volumes are considered.

Which Incoterms can you quote for cashew nuts?

EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF. Ex-warehouse, delivered within Tanzania, or delivered to the port of loading. Container stuffing, inspection arrangements and export documentation are coordinated in house.

When is Tanzanian cashew nuts available?

2025/26 crop. Main season runs broadly from October to January. Confirmed at the time of enquiry against the current crop position and warehouse stock.

Can I get a sample or an inspection before shipment?

Samples are available for genuine commercial enquiries, subject to the commodity, the quantity requested and the destination; availability, courier arrangements and cost are confirmed case by case. Buyers may also appoint an independent inspection company to verify quality, weight and loading at origin.

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