As global food consumption trends evolve, international buyers are increasingly prioritizing quality, certification, and consistency over price. This shift, clearly visible in the cashew sector, is reshaping how suppliers from Vietnam, India, and Africa compete in the global market.
🌍 A Market Moving Beyond Price Competition
For years, the cashew industry was dominated by price-sensitive contracts, where importers sought the lowest possible FOB rates.
However, in 2025, data from VINACAS, INC (International Nut Council), and EU import reports show a clear change:
- EU buyers are now demanding products that are BRC, HACCP, and FSPCA-certified, ensuring full food safety compliance.
- Retail chains in the U.S. focus on suppliers capable of private-label or OEM packaging with consistent taste and packaging quality.
- Middle Eastern and Korean markets are favoring roasted and flavored cashew nuts, requiring traceable, ready-to-eat products.
The result is a market divide: suppliers that invest in quality gain long-term contracts, while low-cost processors face shrinking demand.
📈 Premium Cashew Segments Drive Growth
The highest growth segment in 2025 belongs to premium kernels (WW180, WW240, WW320) and value-added snacks (roasted, salted, or flavored).
According to EUROSTAT, imports of roasted cashew products into the EU increased 12% YoY, led by demand from Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Major food manufacturers are turning to Vietnamese exporters due to:
- Consistent kernel color & taste.
- Advanced packaging (PET jars, zip pouches).
- Traceability and compliance with international standards.
In contrast, several African suppliers, despite proximity to raw material sources, struggle with quality control and stable logistics networks — areas where Vietnam maintains a competitive edge.
🏭 SVC’s Approach – Quality as a Core Promise
At SVC International JSC, quality isn’t just a requirement — it’s a foundation of identity.
With a factory certified under BRC, HACCP, FSPCA, FDA, Halal, and Kosher, SVC ensures each kernel meets stringent export criteria from color uniformity to moisture and breakage rate.
Key differentiators include:
- Automated grading systems for kernel sorting and quality classification.
- X-Ray inspection and metal detection before packaging.
- Full traceability from RCN batch to final export carton.
- OEM & Private Label capabilities for global retailers and distributors.
This commitment to quality has positioned SVC as a preferred supplier for premium buyers in the U.S., EU, Japan, and South Korea.
💬 Market Outlook – Quality is the New Standard
Looking ahead to 2026, the global cashew market is projected to favor premium suppliers with strict quality assurance systems and sustainability certifications.
Vietnam — and companies like SVC — are expected to lead this trend, combining cost efficiency with superior quality and maintaining the country’s dominant 70% share of global kernel processing.
As one EU buyer commented during the Anuga 2025 trade fair in Germany:
“Price matters, but quality builds trust — and Vietnam delivers both.”
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