CASHEW MARKET REPORT WEEK 42 ( 18-24/10/2026)
1. OVERVIEW OF THE VIETNAMESE AND INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
General Trends
- The cashew kernel market remained at last week’s price levels, with no significant increase in buying demand.
- Buyers are mainly purchasing for Q1–Q2 2027 requirements.
- High raw cashew nut (RCN) costs, together with global economic uncertainty, continue to constrain cashew kernel buying activity.
- Raw cashew nut prices in Tanzania remain stable at high levels, while auctions continue to be active.
Vietnam Cashew Kernel Trading Prices (FOB)
| Grade | Low (USD/lb) | High (USD/lb) |
| W180 | 4.50 | 4.60 |
| W210 | 4.10 | 4.40 |
| W240 | 3.55 | 3.60 |
| W320 | 3.15 | 3.25 |
| SW/LBW320 | 2.85 | 2.95 |
| WS | 2.65 | 2.75 |
| LP | 2.10 | 2.30 |
| SP | 1.40 | 1.60 |
2. RAW CASHEW NUT (RCN) MARKET
RCN Prices
- RCN prices have been relatively stable following the increase seen a few weeks ago.
- Auction prices in Tanzania are around USD 2,080/ton CNF.
- Vietnamese processors are monitoring the market closely, as current prices are considered very high for procurement.
Tanzania Auction Information:
- As of 19 October 2026, 18,689.55 tonnes had been sold.
- Total sales across auction sessions reached 69,236 tonnes.
Reference RCN Prices, CNF Vietnam
| Origin | Specification | Price (USD/tonne CNF HCMC) |
| Indonesia | 50/200 | 1.770 |
| IVC | 47/200 | 1.630 |
| Bissau | 52/210 | 1.810 |
| Kogi | 42/185 | 1.355 |
3. INTERNATIONAL CASHEW KERNEL PRICES
Vietnam and Africa Prices
| Grade | Vietnam (USD/lb) | Africa (USD/lb) |
| W240 | 3.55 | 3.78 |
| W320 | 3.25 | 3.45 |
| WS | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| LP | 2.15 | 2.27 |
4. SHORT-TERM OUTLOOK
- The cashew kernel market remained at last week’s price levels. Buyers continue to be cautious as export demand has yet to show a meaningful recovery.
- Sellers are cautious about committing large volumes of kernels for Q2 2027 because raw material costs remain uncertain.
- RCN prices in Tanzania remain high, and auction activity continues to be brisk.
Sources
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1. 越南及国际市场概况
总体趋势
- 腰果仁市场价格与上周基本持平，采购需求尚未明显增加。
- 买家主要为2027年第一至第二季度的需求进行采购。
- 生腰果（RCN）成本居高不下，加上全球经济形势不确定，继续抑制腰果仁采购活动。
- 坦桑尼亚生腰果价格维持高位稳定，拍卖活动持续活跃。
越南腰果仁交易价格（FOB）
| 等级 | 低价（美元/磅） | 高价（美元/磅） |
| W180 | 4.50 | 4.60 |
| W210 | 4.10 | 4.40 |
| W240 | 3.55 | 3.60 |
| W320 | 3.15 | 3.25 |
| SW/LBW320 | 2.85 | 2.95 |
| WS | 2.65 | 2.75 |
| LP | 2.10 | 2.30 |
| SP | 1.40 | 1.60 |
2. 生腰果（RCN）市场
RCN价格
- 此前数周上涨后，RCN价格目前相对稳定。
- 坦桑尼亚拍卖价格约为每吨2,080美元（CNF）。
- 由于当前价格被认为采购成本过高，越南加工企业正密切关注市场。
坦桑尼亚拍卖信息：
- 截至2026年10月19日，已售出18,689.55吨。
- 各场拍卖累计售出69,236吨。
越南RCN参考价格（CNF）
| 产地 | 规格 | 价格（美元/吨，CNF胡志明市） |
| 印度尼西亚 | 50/200 | 1.770 |
| IVC | 47/200 | 1.630 |
| 比绍 | 52/210 | 1.810 |
| 科吉 | 42/185 | 1.355 |
3. 国际腰果仁价格
越南与非洲价格
| 等级 | 越南（美元/磅） | 非洲（美元/磅） |
| W240 | 3.55 | 3.78 |
| W320 | 3.25 | 3.45 |
| WS | 2.67 | 2.73 |
| LP | 2.15 | 2.27 |
4. 短期展望
- 腰果仁市场价格与上周持平。出口需求尚未明显回暖，买家仍保持谨慎。
- 由于原料成本仍存在不确定性，卖家在向2027年第二季度大量销售腰果仁方面保持谨慎。
- 坦桑尼亚RCN价格目前仍处于高位，拍卖活动继续保持活跃。
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