Germany is one of the leading importers of cashew nuts in the world. Of all the countries importing cashews in the European Union, Germany imports around 29% of the total volume of cashew nuts.
This is due to many reasons, but the main factor is the rising demand for cashew nuts in the whole world after cashew nuts took over the world as a healthy snack and a valued ingredient in many cuisines
Cashew Nuts Germany
There are many kinds of nuts imported in Germany such as walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds. However, cashew nuts are the most imported and the most consumed nuts in Germany.
Germany’s cashew nut imports have been growing steadily over the years and the estimated consumption is 22,000 tonnes.
Most German consumers prefer cashew nuts in both plain cashews, roasted, salty snacks as well as different flavored cashews. Although the demand for cashews in Germany is stable, there are also challenges the industry faces.
The COVID-19 lockdown was one of the challenges that led to a decrease in the consumption of cashew nuts as there was a shift in the food service sectors.
However, Germany has faced these challenges effectively and cashew nuts imports have been increasing in volume.
Cashews Germany
Germany imports its cashew nuts from well-established countries such as Vietnam, India, and Brazil that grow and export quality cashews.
In 2022, Germany shipped in over 59,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. This is a slight decrease from the previous year but another high volume record. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.
Over the last decade, cashew imports in Germany have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2013 to 2014 at 34%. The peak volume was in the year 2020 at 65,648 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in Germany between 2013 and 2022
Importing Cashew Nuts into Germany
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into Germany.
Cashew Supplying Countries to Germany
Vietnam dominates the cashew import market in Germany. Vietnam’s commitment to supplying high-quality nuts is the main reason Germany has had a steady and remarkable growth in the cashew import industry.
The other key cashew-supplying countries to Germany are:
- Netherlands
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Honduras
- India
- Indonesia
It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:
- Canada
- Thailand
- Singapore
Germany imports cashews from other countries by various modes of transportation but sea transport is the main mode of transport for cashew imports because it is efficient and allows the transportation of large volumes of cashew nuts from international producers.
Sea transport is a safe way of moving cashew nuts using large containers that ensure that the nuts quality is well preserved.
Road transportation is flexible and accessible for cashew retailers, warehouses, and wholesale buyers whose orders or shipments can be delivered to their exact business locations.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in Germany
For imported shipments to be released by the customs office in Germany, cashew importers must follow these procedures.
- Declare the Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) which must be lodged at the first customs office of entry to the EU.
- After the cashews arrive, the importer must declare the Import Declaration, also known as the Single Administrative Document (SAD) – which is used uniformly by all member states of the EU
- German Customs checks the validity of the required import documents such as commercial invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading, and Certificates of Origin (C/O)
- Physical inspection of cashews is done before paying import tariffs, taxes, and other fees
After importers submit all required documents and pay all tariffs, taxes, and fees, the German Customs will release and clear them.
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.