Commodity
Cashew nuts
In-shell cashew nuts from the south-west and middle belt.
Overview
Nigerian cashew nuts are harvested in shell from February and traded through the middle of the year. Sownar sources in-shell nuts from the main growing areas through aggregation partners, sun-dried to the agreed moisture and bagged for export to processors in Asia and beyond.
Typical uses: Shelling and kernel processing.
Specification
Indicative specification
Trade-typical ranges for Nigerian origin. The figures in your contract are agreed per enquiry and tested against by an independent laboratory.
Grades: Priced on nut count and kernel out-turn ratio (KOR), determined by cutting test at loading.
| Nut count | 180–210 per kg (indicative) |
|---|---|
| Out-turn (KOR) | 46–50 lbs (indicative) |
| Moisture | 8–10% max |
| Foreign matter | 1% max |
| Defective nuts | Per contract |
Indicative. Confirmed per enquiry.
Packaging
- Jute bags (80 kg)
- 50 kg PP bags
Container loading
- 20 ft container
- 15–16 t (indicative)
- 40 ft container
- Not usual for RCN
Tests available
- Moisture content
- Nut count
- Kernel out-turn (cutting test)
- Foreign matter
- Aflatoxin
Arranged through accredited laboratories.
Documents provided
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin
- Phytosanitary certificate
- Bill of lading
- NEPC export documentation
- Third-party inspection report (on request)
- Fumigation certificate (on request)
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Enquiry
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