What It Is
Cashew kernels are India's classic processed export and a fast-growing domestic snack and sweets ingredient.
How It Is Made
Raw nuts are steamed or roasted, shelled, dried, peeled and graded into whole, split, butt and piece grades such as W180, W240 and W320.
Uses and Buyers
Households, sweet makers, snack brands, dry-fruit traders and export buyers.
Quality and Standards
Graded under AGMARK and export specifications by size, colour and wholeness.
Trade and Exports
Kollam, Mangaluru, Panruti and Palasa are the main processing centres; CEPCI promotes exports.
Where the Raw Material Comes From
Processors buy cashew from the main growing states below. Plants are usually built close to these belts, or close to ports for imported raw material, to keep freight low and quality fresh. Tap a state for its districts, markets, season and buyers.
| State | Main districts |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra | Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri, Raigad |
| Andhra Pradesh | Srikakulam, East and West Godavari, Prakasam |
| Odisha | Ganjam, Gajapati, Khordha, Puri |
| Kerala | Kannur, Kasaragod, Kollam |
| Karnataka | Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Uttara Kannada |
| Goa | North and South Goa |
| Tamil Nadu | Cuddalore, Ariyalur, Pudukkottai |
| West Bengal | Purba Medinipur, Bankura |
Makers, Processors and Bodies
- Olam Agri India Pvt LtdCashew processingAboutExplore
- Vijayalaxmi Cashew CompanyKollamAboutExplore
- Kalbavi CashewsMangaluruAboutExplore
- Achal CashewsMangaluruAboutExplore
- Cashew Export Promotion Council of IndiaKollamAboutExplore
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