The Complete Guide to Importing Cashew Nuts in France 2024

The cashew tree originally came from the North East of Brazil and quickly spread to other tropical countries worldwide. The cashew nut is a single kernel enclosed in a shell that protrudes from the bottom of the fleshy cashew apple.

The cashew apple is green when unripe and changes to red or orange when ripe and ready for harvesting. The cashew apple has juice that is used to make alcoholic drinks.

Cashew nuts became a loved and popular ingredient in the food industry once introduced in France, which led to the country venturing into cashew nut imports to cater to these needs.

Cashew Nuts France

France has quickly moved to the top list of cashew nut importers and is remarkably known for its consistent and stable supply of quality cashews in the European Union market.

The high demand among consumers in France has skyrocketed strongly leading to a steady increase in France’s cashew imports with the demand projected to grow in the future.

The cashew nuts market in France has been booming with new businesses exploring more cashew products. With edible nuts as the largest product in terms of value in European imports, cashew nuts in France stand a better opportunity in the market.

Cashew imports in France are also expected to increase in the coming years, driven by healthy snacking and healthy lifestyle trends that are taking over the world.

Cashews France

Although cashew supply in the market can fluctuate, France has maintained a stable supply for its customers by relying on main exporting countries that provide them with large volumes of cashews to last even when the supply is low.

In 2022, France shipped 16,134 tonnes of cashew nuts. This is a slight decrease from the previous year. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.

Over the last decade, cashew imports in France have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2019 to 2020 at over 18%. The peak volume was in the year 2021 at 16,950 tonnes.

Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in France between 2013 and 2022.

Importing Cashew Nuts into France

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into France.

Cashew Supplying Countries to France

The dominating country in France’s cashew import market is  Vietnam which accounts for 50% of the total cashew imports in the country. Vietnam’s location near France makes it easy for France to import cashews with ease of transportation while saving on shipping costs and time.

France has also a good trade relationship with Vietnam after a long time of importing cashews from them, making them a reliable partner in cashew nuts supply.

The other key cashew-supplying countries in France are:

  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Cote d’Ivoire
  • Brazil
  • Belgium

It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:

  • India
  • Benin
  • Lebanon

Sea transport is the main mode for importing cashews from other countries into France. This is the most preferred and used because of its ability to bring in large shipments of cashew nuts at a time.

How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in France

Cashew importers in France must follow these procedures for their shipment to be released by the customs office:

  • Obtain an EORI number (Economic Operator Registration and Identification)
  • Get a common law declaration known as SAD (Single Administrative Document) and have all the following accompanying documents:
  1. Signed POA
  2. Commercial invoices
  3. Packing lists
  4. Classification Number / HS code
  5. Copy of the Bill of Lading
  6. Licenses
  7. Health Certificates
  • Have a Registered Customs Representative (RCR) who will offer you guarantees of reliability and confidence in the clearance of your goods
  • Pay the applicable duties and taxes

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.

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