One of the popular Russian drinks White Russians is now even more enjoyed when made with thick cashew milk. It’s creamy and delicious with a neutral flavor that replaces dairy milk.
Cashew milk is preferred more than almond milk because cashew milk does not form small lumps when mixed with cubes. Cashew milk gives it a creamy texture with a nutty finish that is dairy-free.
The cashew nuts are first soaked for a few hours before draining the cashew in a blender and preparing the drink or using the cashew cream to make a cocktail which is now popular in holiday get-together events and family meetings.
Cashew Nuts Russia
The cashew industry in Russia is a high source of revenue income as well as daily livelihoods and accounts for almost 20% of household incomes.
Although Russia grows other nuts, it imports cashew nuts because the climatic conditions in Russia do not favor the growth and thriving of cashew trees.
Cashew nuts are imported from producing countries such as Vietnam and resold in the local market by Russian retailers or sold to other countries.
The cashew market is a core in economic performance and plays a big role in providing employment and reducing poverty in Russia. Raw cashew nuts imported into Russia are majorly processed and ready for consumption.
Cashew traders in Russia enjoy healthy competition, allowing both small and large-scale importers to bring their nuts to the market and cater to different consumer demands and preferences.
As long as cashew demand continues to rise, Russian cashew imports are expected to increase and result in a more stable cashew market.
Cashews Russia
Although high temperatures affect cashew harvest in producing countries, Russia has consistently maintained a good record of cashew imports because of reliable suppliers, giving a meaningful market interpretation.
In 2021, Russia shipped over 15,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. This was an increase from the previous year as another high record value. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.
Over the last decade, cashew imports in Russia have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2018 to 2019 at 50%. The peak volume was in the year 2021 at 15,341 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in Russia between 2012 and 2021.
Importing Cashew Nuts into Russia
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into Russia.
Cashew Supplying Countries to the Russia
Vietnam is the dominant country in cashew import in Russia because of their quality nuts and their consistent supply.
According to the customs agency for Russia, VVietnam’ssupply of cashew nuts increased from 50% a year ago to 58%, accounting for Russia’s cashew import market e other key cashew-supplying countries in Russia are:
- Belarus
- India
- Mozambique
- Nigeria
- Tanzania
It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:
- Kazakhstan
- Czech Republic
- Kenya
The main mode of transporting cashew nuts into Russia is mainly by sea shipment. This is because sea containers carry large volumes of cashews as cargo which maximizes ouantity while saving on cost.
The long-distance between Russia and producing countries also makes sea transport the most reliable for such long distances without spoiling cashew shipments.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in Russia
Cashew importers in Russia must follow these procedures for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
Importers should file a Russian Customs declaration for cashews imported
The declaration must be supported by these documents:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing lists
- Transport documents
- Import licenses
- Certificates of origin,
- Sanitary certificates
Importers must pay import customs duties, taxes, and customs fees.
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.