In the recent years, there has been an increasing surge in consumer spending that is fueled by factors such as changes in lifestyle, technology evolution, and new marketing trends. This has also led to increased demand for certain products including healthy snacks.
Snacking is becoming more prevalent in today’s world and many people are now looking for more nutritional snacks associated with a healthy lifestyle to replace the junk and processed snacks filled with sugars.
Cashew Nuts China
Because of their nutritional value, cashew nuts have become one of the most consumed healthy snacks and high-on-demand nuts worldwide and China is one of the leading cashew nut importers that has grown and benefited from importing.
Initially, China imported cashew nuts to be used as a luxury ingredient in their cuisine and for traditional Chinese medicine but with the growth of China’s economy, the demand for cashew nuts grew and China had to increase its cashew imports.
According to data from the China Custom Bureau, China’s annual cashew consumption increased by 17.7% in September 2021 which resulted in a significant increase in cashew imports with Vietnam as the main supplier of their cashew
Cashews China
According to statistics, the snacks market in China is growing a cashew consumer group of children, youths, adults, and pregnant women accounting for 3 out of 4 of the market size.
In 2022, China shipped 52,242 tonnes of cashew nuts. This is a commendable increase from the previous year. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.
Over the last decade, cashew imports in China have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2016 to 2017 at over 300%. The peak volume was in the year 2022 at 52,242 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in China between 2013 and 2022.
Importing Cashew Nuts into China
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into China.
Cashew Supplying Countries to China
The most dominating country in cashew imports in China is Vietnam which accounts for approximately 80% of total nuts imports.
China has a large population and as the demand for cashews consumption increases, the country has to ensure that there is plenty of cashew circulation in the market which encourages a stable and constant supply of cashews from producing countries. China is the second largest market for Vietnamese cashew nuts because of the quality and reliability of their nut supply.
The other key cashew-supplying countries in China are:
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Togo
- Myanmar
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:
- India
- United States
- Germany
China imports cashews from other countries by sea, air, and road transport but the main mode is via sea. Sea transport is a secure means of transport because it allows large volumes of cashew nuts to be packed in such a way that they cannot slip or shift during transport. It also allows for good ventilation that keeps the cashews at the required temperature, humidity, and moisture conditions.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in China
Cashew importers in China must follow these procedures for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
- First, go through the prohibited list to be sure that your cargo is not listed therein
- Get an HS code to ascertain the accurate classification of your cargo
- Register with the Customs Service to get a custom registration code (CR)
- Ensure that you have a customs declaration form and all other accurate and complete documentation. The key documents required for import customs clearance include:
- Bill of Entry
- Commercial Invoice
- Bill of Lading or Airway Bill
- Import License
- Insurance Certificate
- Letter of Credit
Here is a top cashew exporter in Kenya
Freshela Exporters
Freshela is a Kenyan-based company that engages in the sourcing, processing, and exporting of cashew nuts and other fresh produce.
Freshela is a proud exporter of raw cashew nuts and shelled cashews. We give competitive pricing to our customers and guarantee reliable delivery time.