The delight for cashew nuts has not started today. From ancient times, cashews have been a valued and sought-after nut ever since it was discovered by the indigenous people in Northern Brazil.
In the 16th century, the Portuguese explorers came with cashew nuts from Brazil to the coast of India and planted them there. The cashew trees did well with the climate and the soil condition, thriving into big trees with nuts.
It easily became one of India’s favorite ingredients in adding flavor and thickening soup. This led to its fast spreading across India and into other countries and eventually the world.
Cashew Nuts Sweden
Cashew nuts grow in regions with tropical climates and warm sandy soils. Even though Sweden grows local cashews, it’s on a small scale and is not enough to cater to the demand for cashews in the market.
Cashew nuts are a precious commodity today and cost 7 times as much as peanuts because they are an annual crop that is harvested only once a year and also challenging to grow.
Sweden imports quality cashew nuts from other producing and exporting countries for trade and to meet the growing wants of their consumers locally.
Both raw, salted, and spiced cashew nuts do competitively well in the market because they give the consumers preferences to pick from. Some of the imported nuts are processed in Sweden, resulting in job creation for people to earn a daily living.
Cashews Sweden
The cashew nuts business in Sweden has contributed significantly to the economic development of the country with their imported cashews being sold in the world market.
In 2022, Sweden shipped over 2,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. Although this was a slight decrease from the previous year, it was another high-record value. This data includes both raw cashew nuts (in-shell) and shelled cashews.
Over the last decade, cashew imports in Sweden have enjoyed steady growth. The highest jump in volume was recorded from 2015 to 2016 at 17%. The peak volume was in the year 2019 at 3,203 tonnes.
Here is the import volume of cashew nuts in Sweden between 2013 and 2022.
Importing Cashew Nuts into Sweden
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to import cashews into Sweden.
Cashew Supplying Countries to Sweden
The dominating country in Sweden’s cashew imports is Vietnam. As a major exporter of cashew nuts, Vietnam is known for its quality nuts and reliable supply. This enables Sweden to have a continuous supply of cashews for the locals and the market.
Other key cashew-supplying countries in Sweden are:
- Netherlands
- Germany
- Italy
- Lithuania
- Belgium
It imports cashews in smaller volumes from countries like:
- India
- Thailand
- Nigeria
The main mode of transporting cashew nuts into Sweden is by sea transport. To ship large volumes of cashew kernels at once, sea transport is the best because it allows for larger cargo. This also saves costs and enables Sweden to have a consistent supply of cashews.
How to Know Reliable Cashew Suppliers in Sweden
Cashew importers in Sweden must follow these procedures for their shipment to be released by the customs office:
- The importer should fill out an Entry Summary Declaration form to the customs of the country before the shipment is brought
- If you are importing as a company, you should have an EORI number
You should have all the required documents including:
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Bill of lading or waybill
- Certificate of origin
- Health certificates such as phytosanitary certificates
The importer must pay all the charges—duties and taxes after the shipment has been inspected. The shipment is then released to the custodian and transported to their destination.
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Freshela Exporters
Freshela is a Kenyan-based company that engages in the sourcing, processing, and exporting 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.