Cashew Husk Pellet – Sustainable Biomass Fuel for Industrial Use

Cashew Husk Pellet is a renewable biomass fuel derived from cashew husks – the outer shells of cashew nuts left after extracting Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL). Through drying, grinding, and high-pressure pelletizing, cashew husks are converted into clean, uniform pellets with high calorific value. This product provides a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to coal, widely applied in biomass power plants, boilers, ceramics, textiles, and food processing.

⚙️ Technical Properties

  • 📏 Diameter: 6–8 mm
  • 📐 Length: 10–30 mm
  • 💧 Moisture: ≤10%
  • 🌫️ Ash: 2–4%
  • 🔥 Calorific value: 4,200–4,800 kcal/kg
  • ♻️ Sulfur: nearly zero
  • ⚖️ Bulk density: 1.1–1.3 g/cm³

These specifications ensure stable performance, competitive efficiency, and suitability for large-scale industrial energy consumption.

🌍 Market Analysis & Export Potential

Vietnam, the world’s leading cashew processor, generates over 1.5 million MT of cashew husks annually, creating a solid raw material base for pellet production. This advantage positions Vietnam as a reliable supplier of industrial biomass fuel to global markets.

  • Japan: imports over 3.5 million MT of biomass pellets annually, with government subsidies encouraging renewable energy use. Cashew husk pellets fit Japan’s demand for cost-competitive fuel.
  • South Korea: consumes ~2.5–3 million MT/year, with Vietnam already supplying nearly 40% of imports. Buyers increasingly seek alternative biomass beyond wood pellets.
  • European Union: Germany, Netherlands, and Denmark are shifting away from coal. Biomass, including cashew husk pellets, plays a crucial role in meeting carbon neutrality targets by 2050.

💰 FOB Vietnam Price: currently around 500 USD/MT, depending on quality and certification. This places cashew husk pellets in a competitive range versus wood pellets while offering stable calorific value.

🏷️ Certification & Standards

To access premium markets, cashew husk pellets must comply with:

  • 🌱 FSC (sustainable sourcing)
  • 📑 ENplus A2 / ISO 17225-6 biomass standards
  • 🧪 Lab test reports (calorific value, moisture, ash)
  • 📊 Sustainability reports proving CO₂ reduction compared to coal

🚀 Outlook for SVC

As a Vietnam Biomass Fuel Supplier, SVC integrates cashew by-products into a closed-loop value chain. Cashew Husk Pellets are packed in green PP bags (≤55kg) for export, with full certification and documentation support. With abundant raw material, competitive pricing, and strong logistics, SVC is well positioned to expand supply to Japan, Korea, and the EU.

👉 Cashew Husk Pellet is more than just renewable fuel – it is a strategic by-product that enhances Vietnam’s cashew industry, turning waste into value and supporting the global transition to clean energy.


📩 Contact SVC

  • Email: thanh@svcfoods.vn
  • Mobile/WhatsApp: (+84) 909 432 477