Import Prices

Vietnam relies heavily on cashew imports to meet domestic demand. It experiences subtropical climate in the north and a tropical climate in the center and south which supports production of cashew nuts. Yet, it does not turn out enough cashews for the locals. Quite a large number of cashews sold in Vietnam is found in […]

India depends greatly on cashew imports to satisfy national demand. It experiences subtropical climate in the north and a tropical climate in the center-south which is favorable to production of cashew nuts. Despite that, it does not produce enough for the locals. A fairly large number of cashews sold in India is found in supermarkets.

Thailand is highly dependent on cashew imports to meet domestic demand. The second largest country in southeast Asia, by population, experiences a tropical climate that is good for production of cashew nuts. However, it still does not produce enough for the locals. A huge volume of cashews sold in Thailand is found in supermarkets. The

Cashew nuts unlike many other crops take 5 years to mature and yield crops which is a long time for farmers who are looking for crops to feed their families. Cashew trees are ready to bear fruits three years after planting and start to yield fruits during the 10th year. Cashew nuts are harvested between