Cashew market update October 2026

Cashew market update October 2026: high Tanzanian RCN prices, cautious kernel demand, firm Indian festive buying and outlook for Q1–Q2 2027. Tanzanian RCN prices are firm at US$2,080/mt CNF Vietnam for 53 lb outturn and 190 nut count. Competing RCN offers include Indonesia at US$1,770/mt, Côte d'Ivoire at US$1,630/mt and Boke-origin at US$1,675/mt.

Kernel benchmarks show only modest upside. European business was reported near US$3.10–3.12/lb for W320 and US$3.47–3.50/lb for W240. In India, domestic demand is healthy into the Diwali period, with WW320 absorbing steady buying from retail and snack manufacturers.