Luxembourg is a landlocked country and one of the world’s smallest countries. It borders Belgium and Germany and is the only surviving grand duchy in the world. Despite being a developed country with an advanced economy, It does not produce cashew nuts locally.
Luxembourg’s small-scale cashew farmers don’t get good harvests because climate change bites into their cashew farming process and without climate-resilient technologies to optimize their cultivation, they do not produce enough cashews to cater to the demand.
Cashew Nuts Luxembourg
Cashew nuts are enjoying an increase in popularity not just in Luxembourg but all around the world with India, the United States, and Germany as the leading cashew consumers.
In 2020, cashew nuts accounted for 17% of world tree nut production, emerging as the 3rd loved nut after walnuts and almonds.
Cashew demand in Luxembourg has increased to double since more cashew products such as spreads, sauces, bars, and drinks started emerging on the market and had a good reception from consumers.
Everyone in Luxembourg is spoiled of choice because their favorite form of cashew nuts is available on the market in different forms. Most cashew nuts are easily available in supermarkets which saves most people from going to main cashew stores or retailers for ready-to-eat cashew nuts.
It’s no surprise that cashew nuts appear in every top 5 of the healthiest nut because it is high in proteins and contains relatively low fats, making them ideal for people who are looking to incorporate nuts into their diet or looking for a plant-based meal.
Cashews Luxembourg
Lack of processing and shelling capacities is one of the reasons Luxembourg imports cashew nuts instead of producing as production of cashew nuts is expensive and laborious
In 2022, Luxembourg shipped over 3,000 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 Luxembourg have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2014 to 2015 at 25%. The peak volume was in the year 2015 at 3,912 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in Luxembourg between 2013 and 2022.
Importing Cashew Nuts into Luxembourg
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into Luxembourg.
Cashew Supplying Countries to the Luxembourg
The dominant country in cashew import in Luxembourg is Vietnam which is the leading large-scale producer of cashew nuts all over the world.
Luxembourg also relies on other sustainable producers and exporters of cashews and being one of the smallest European countries, Vietnam supplies them with enough amount cashews to consistently meet their consumer demands.
The other key cashew-supplying countries in Luxembourg are:
- Vietnam
- Germany
- Belgium
- Cote d’Ivoire
- United States
It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:
- Spain
- Turkey
- Brazil
Luxembourg being a landlocked country and mainly relies on road transport. Depending on the neighboring country the cashews are coming from and the volume of cashew nuts, trucks or railways are used to transport the cashews from other European ports.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in Luxembourg
Cashew importers in Luxembourg must follow these procedures for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
- File a customs declaration for security purposes by the Single Administrative Document (SAD) with all information about the cashews
- Prepare and have all the required documents including:
- A commercial invoice
- Packing/content list
- Bill of lading
- Import licence or certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificates
Once all applicable fees and taxes are paid, the shipment is released and the importer can transport the cashew to their destination.
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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.