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Shelled cashew nuts market in Americas

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Americas" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Argentina

Bolivia

Bouvet Island

Brazil

Chile

Colombia

Ecuador

Falkland Islands (Malvinas)

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

French Guiana

Guyana

Paraguay

Peru

Suriname

Uruguay

Venezuela

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Antigua and Barbuda

the Bahamas

Barbados

British Virgin Islands

Cayman Islands

Cuba

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Grenada

Guadeloupe

Haiti

Jamaica

Martinique

Montserrat

Curacao

Aruba

Saint Maarten (Dutch part)

Bonaire

Puerto Rico

Saint-Barthélemy

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Anguilla

Saint Lucia

Saint-Martin (French Part)

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Trinidad and Tobago

Turks and Caicos Islands

United States Virgin Islands

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for shelled cashew nuts in the Americas showed considerable fluctuation from 2018 to 2023. After growing from 45 031 tonnes in 2018 to 48 295 tonnes in 2019, volume stabilized near 47 841 tonnes in 2020. A notable contraction occurred in 2021, reducing the market to 42 587 tonnes, before a sharp rebound to 56 961 tonnes in 2022. The following year saw a retreat to 46 564 tonnes.

In 2024, key developments included the U.S. Department of Agriculture allocating USD 82.3 million for research into mechanized shelling and efficient roasting equipment. Companies like Karma Nuts and Octonuts California launched new plant-based cashew products, while regulatory shifts such as stricter EU pesticide limits and upcoming U.S. traceability mandates began shaping the supply chain.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Americas
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production shelled cashew nuts in Americas

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of shelled cashew nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of shelled cashew nuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of decline, shelled cashew nut production in the Americas increased. In 2020, production reached 39 127 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 11.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 38 958 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.7%)	(7.3%)	0.4%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports shelled cashew nuts from Americas

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, the Americas exported 8 295 tonnes of shelled cashew nuts, marking a modest increase of 8.8% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 36.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -14.1%. The lowest export volume was in 2019 at 7 624 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 13 975 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 45.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.9%	(45.4%)	8.8%	(14.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export destinations for shelled cashew nuts from the Americas were highly dispersed. The Netherlands accounted for 9.1% of exports by volume, Italy for 6.1%, and Germany for 5.8%. Together, these three countries represented just 20.9% of total exports, with the remaining 79.1% spread across a wide range of other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Following two years of growth, the value of shelled cashew nut exports from the Americas declined. In 2020, exports totaled 102.9 million US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 22.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, export value fell by 18.7%, equivalent to an annualized rate of -6.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 133.3 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 3.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.3%	3.0%	(22.8%)	(6.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the buyer portfolio for shelled cashew nuts from the Americas was broad. The Netherlands accounted for 9.4% of export value, Germany for 4.7%, and Italy for 4.2%. Combined, these three countries contributed only 18.2% of total export value, while numerous other countries held smaller but notable shares.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports shelled cashew nuts to Americas

Imports in kind, t

The import market showed volatility during the observed period. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2017, while the highest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.4 times. In 2020, the Americas imported a total that showed little change from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 0.1%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 136.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	136.4%	(0.1%)	0.3%	33.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam was the leading supplier of shelled cashew nuts to the Americas, accounting for 58.3% of imports by volume. India followed with 5.8%, and Ghana with 3.1%. Together, these three countries represented 67.2% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of imported shelled cashew nuts in the Americas declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 124.7 million US dollars, indicating a year-over-year decrease of 15.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value fell by 20.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.4%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 172.7 million US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 9.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.9%	(14.3%)	(15.7%)	(7.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Vietnam dominated the import market by value, accounting for 62.5% of imports. India contributed 6.9%, and Ghana 2.2%. These three countries together represented 71.7% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Americas in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io