A cashew nut is a delicious snack which has gained popularity among many households in the UAE. It is considered a luxurious snack due to its high pricing. Additionally, it has a rich tasty flavor and its buttery nature makes it suitable to add in desserts and different dishes.
Dubai is the major importer of cashew nuts in the UAE since it has the highest population of all the emirates. It also has numerous hotels which are major consumers of cashews. Many cashew importing companies have their bases around this region.
Cashew Nuts UAE
Cashew nuts are ranked among the most consumed nuts in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) among other nuts which include peanuts, almonds and walnuts. The growing popularity of cashew nuts has led to an increase in their demand. This has also led to an increase in their use especially in culinary dishes. They are added to dishes to increase crunch and also to desserts to improve taste.
Cashew nuts are highly nutritious hence recommended by nutritionists or people who have a deficiency in vitamins and minerals. They are rich in vitamin B and E and minerals such as zinc and copper which are vital for maintaining general health.
Cashews UAE
Since there is no commercial cashew production in the UAE, imported cashews are available for most part of the year. In 2022, UAE shipped in over 34,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. It is an increase from the previous year and another record high volume. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.
UAE is a huge net importer of shelled cashew nuts. Over the last decade, cashew imports in UAE have enjoyed a steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2020 to 2021 at over 50%. The peak volume was recorded in the year 2022 at 34,105 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in UAE between 2013 and 2022
Importing Cashew Nuts into UAE
Here is some key information on importing cashew nuts in UAE
Cashew Supplying Countries to UAE
The cashew import market in UAE is dominated by India. The other key cashew supplying countries to UAE are:
- Vietnam
- Nigeria
- Mozambique
- Cote d’Ivoire
It imports smaller volumes from countries like:
- Mali
- Tanzania
- Brazil
UAE brings cashews from abroad through one of its busiest airports. Cashews get in the country as air freight by way of Dubai International Airport. The airport has a modern cargo terminal.
The other way cashews enter UAE is through one of its main sea ports. Cashews get into the country as sea freight by way of Port of Jebel Ali. The sea port has a modern container terminal.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in UAE
Before importing goods into the UAE, importers must have the correct trade license from the Department of Economic Development (DED) from the emirate. To import goods, importers should get a delivery order from shipping agent and submit the following documentation:
- Commercial invoice from exporting company which is addressed to the importer and has details about quantity, description and total value of the items.
- Certificate of origin stating the country of origin and approved by the Chamber of Commerce in the country of origin
- Detailed packing list which includes weight and method of packing for each item.
- Bill of entry or airway bill
- Original health certificate attesting to the product’s fitness for human consumption.
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.