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Bulk Raw Cashew Nuts Supplier in Tanzania

Premium Tanzanian raw cashew nuts (RCN) for processors, kernel manufacturers and commodity traders worldwide. Sourced from the southern cashew belt, dried to safe moisture, graded by count and shipped with full export documentation.

Origin: Tanzania
Count: 170–220/kg
Moisture: Max 10%
Packing: 80 kg jute bags

Product Overview

Tanzania ranks among Africa's largest producers of raw cashew nuts, and the crop anchors the rural economy of the southern coastal regions. The combination of sandy coastal soils, a distinct dry season and decades of smallholder cultivation produces RCN with strong shell characteristics and kernel outturn that processors in Vietnam and India buy season after season.

Agro Farm aggregates RCN from farming communities and cooperative unions across Mtwara, Lindi and Ruvuma — the heart of the Tanzanian cashew belt. Each intake lot is assessed for nut count, moisture content, shell condition and foreign matter before it enters our export stream. Lots that do not meet our intake standard are rejected outright.

Post-harvest handling is where export quality is won or lost. Our RCN is cleaned to remove sand, shell fragments and foreign matter, then verified for moisture before bagging — because a container that sails at the right moisture arrives without mold claims. We pack in industry-standard 80 kg jute bags and stuff containers at Dar es Salaam under supervision.

For processors comparing origins, Tanzanian RCN holds its own against larger West African suppliers on the metric that matters: consistent outturn. The auction system concentrates supply in a defined season, which means a buyer can secure a full programme from one origin, one supplier and one shipping window — simplifying logistics, documentation and quality control into a single relationship.

Specifications

Product	Raw Cashew Nuts (RCN), in shell
Origin	Tanzania (Mtwara, Lindi, Ruvuma)
Nut count	Typically 170–220 nuts/kg
Moisture	Maximum 10%
Foreign matter	Maximum 1%
Condition	Well dried, clean, sound shells
Packaging	80 kg jute bags (standard); 50 kg on request
Crop	Current or recent season

Typical export specifications. Nut count, outturn and quality parameters vary by season and lot — final specs are agreed with buyers before shipment.

Packaging Options

80 kg jute bags — industry standard for RCN export
50 kg jute or PP bags available on request
Buyer-printed bags available on volume orders
Container stuffing supervised at Dar es Salaam

Container Loading Capacity

20-foot container	Approx. 18–20 MT
40-foot container	Approx. 25–27 MT

Loading capacity depends on bag size, moisture and stacking. Jute bags allow the ventilation RCN needs in transit.

Export Documentation

Every shipment of Raw Cashew Nuts is accompanied by a complete set of export documents:

Commercial invoice
Packing list
Bill of lading
Certificate of origin
Phytosanitary certificate
Quality / analysis certificate
Weight certificate
Fumigation certificate (where required)

Quality Assurance

Quality control for RCN centres on four parameters: nut count uniformity, moisture content, shell soundness and freedom from mold or infestation. Every export lot is sampled and tested before bagging, and outturn testing can be arranged with accredited facilities for qualifying lots.

Third-party pre-shipment inspection by SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek is available on any order at the buyer's cost. We also share loading photos and the final packing list before the container is sealed, so there are no surprises at destination.

Read more about our quality assurance process.

Sourcing Season & Buying Tips

Tanzania's cashew harvest runs approximately October to January, with the heaviest arrivals at buying stations in November and December. Early-season lots (October) can be variable as the first pickings come in; peak-season lots offer the widest choice of counts and the most competitive pricing.

For the best outcome, start discussions with us in September — before the harvest pressure builds. Forward indication before the season lets us reserve intake capacity and target your count band from the first deliveries, rather than hunting for it in a thin late-season market.

Who Buys Raw Cashew Nuts

Cashew processing factories (kernel extraction)
Cashew kernel manufacturers and graders
Commodity traders in raw cashew nuts
Cashew shell liquid (CNSL) processors

Shipping & Logistics

From Dar es Salaam, RCN moves on well-served routes: roughly 2–3 weeks to Nhava Sheva and other Indian ports, 3–4 weeks to Haiphong and Cai Mep for Vietnam's processing cluster, and 4–6 weeks to European ports. We book with lines that handle bagged agricultural cargo regularly, supervise stuffing, and share the vessel name, ETD and tracking as soon as the container is gated in — so your factory can plan intake around the real arrival date, not a guess.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical nut count of your RCN?

Typically 170 to 220 nuts per kilogram, varying by season and growing zone. If your factory needs a specific count band, state it in your inquiry and we will select lots to match.

What is the expected kernel outturn?

Outturn varies by season and lot quality. We can arrange outturn testing at accredited facilities for qualifying lots, and commercial outturn is discussed in pounds per 80 kg bag as the trade standard.

When is the Tanzanian cashew season?

The main harvest runs approximately October to January, with regional variation. We recommend forward planning with us ahead of the season for the best allocation and pricing.

What is the minimum order quantity?

One 20-foot container — roughly 18 to 20 MT. Larger volumes and 40-foot containers are available in season.

How do you prevent mold in transit?

RCN is dried and moisture-tested to a maximum of 10% before bagging, packed in breathable jute, and containers are stuffed with ventilation practice. This is the industry-standard defence against transit mold.

What trade terms do you offer?

FOB Dar es Salaam, CFR and CIF to your destination port.

Can I get samples before ordering?

Yes — pre-shipment samples can be couriered for your factory's evaluation before you confirm the order.

Do you also supply processed kernels?

Yes. We export cashew kernels including the W320 grade — see our cashew kernels W320 page for specifications.