Importing raw cashew nuts from Nigeria can be straightforward when handled by an experienced exporter. Palmadex simplifies the process with clear communication, verified documentation, and strict quality control. This Cashew Importer’s Playbook outlines every stage of the purchasing process — from your first inquiry to final shipment — ensuring transparency, traceability, and reliability for international buyers.
Step 1: Send an Inquiry
Start by contacting Palmadex with your requirements, including desired cashew grade, nut count (KOR), and destination port. You’ll receive product photos, specifications, and availability details.
Step 2: Discuss Specifications and Grades
Palmadex offers export-ready grades of Nigerian raw cashew nuts. Key parameters such as Outturn (KOR 48–52 lbs), moisture content (<10%), and defective nut ratio are confirmed before any order is finalized.
Step 3: Request and Approve Samples
Palmadex provides pre-shipment samples representing actual export batches. Buyers can test for yield, color, and shell integrity before proceeding.
Step 4: Receive a Proforma Invoice
Once you approve the quality, Palmadex issues a Proforma Invoice (PI) that specifies the quantity, pricing (FOB, CFR, or CIF), lead time, and payment terms.
Step 5: Sign the Sales Contract
Both parties sign a formal sales agreement confirming specifications, inspection procedures, and shipping timelines. This document serves as the legal trade foundation.
Step 6: Arrange Payment
Palmadex accepts secure international payment options such as Letter of Credit (LC), Telegraphic Transfer (T/T), or Escrow arrangements, depending on the contract structure.
Step 7: Inspection and Quality Verification
All cashew nuts undergo inspection by Palmadex’s internal team and, when requested, by independent agencies such as SGS or Bureau Veritas to ensure compliance with international standards.
Step 8: Export Documentation Preparation
Palmadex prepares all key export documents, including Certificate of Origin, Phytosanitary Certificate, Fumigation Certificate, and Bill of Lading, to facilitate smooth customs clearance.
Step 9: Shipping and Tracking
Palmadex manages container loading, fumigation, and vessel scheduling. Buyers receive loading photos, container numbers, and tracking updates for full visibility.
Step 10: Post-Delivery Support
After shipment arrival, Palmadex provides after-sale support and product feedback coordination to ensure continued partnership and consistency in future orders.
Palmadex Raw Cashew Nut Trade Specifications
Commodity: Raw Cashew Nuts (Anacardium occidentale)
Outturn (KOR): 48–52 lbs
Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
Foreign Matter: ≤ 2%
Nut Count: 170–190 nuts per kg
Packaging: 80kg or 50kg jute bags
Loadability: 1 × 20ft container = 18–19 MT; 1 × 40ft container = 26–27 MT
FOB Ports: Lagos (Apapa, Tin Can), Port Harcourt
Lead Time: 21–30 days after contract confirmation
Minimum Order Quantity: 1 × 20ft container
Partner with Palmadex
For cashew sourcing, export documentation, or trade partnerships, contact Palmadex Export Desk:
Emails: import@palmadex.com | palmadexgis@mail.com
Phone/WhatsApp: +2348066579079
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
