As Q4/2025 begins, Vietnam’s cashew processors face both opportunity and pressure. The raw cashew nut (RCN) supply chain — primarily dependent on imports from West Africa — remains under close watch due to shipping delays and higher freight costs. Despite these headwinds, Vietnam continues to demonstrate strong import management and processing efficiency to maintain its global export leadership.
🌍 Africa Remains Vietnam’s Key RCN Source
According to AfriCashewSplits and VINACAS, over 85% of Vietnam’s RCN imports in 2025 came from Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, Nigeria, Ghana, and Tanzania.
- Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Still Vietnam’s largest supplier, accounting for nearly 45% of total RCN imports. Export volumes in October decreased slightly due to port congestion in Abidjan and high container rates.
- Benin & Nigeria: Supply remained steady, supported by local traders offering flexible shipping schedules despite limited storage capacity.
- Tanzania: Entering peak harvest season (Oct–Dec), providing fresh crop arrivals that are improving Vietnam’s late-year inventory levels.
RCN average prices in October–November stand around USD 1,350–1,450/MT CIF HCMC, depending on quality and origin. Higher freight rates added roughly USD 80–100/MT to total landed cost compared to mid-2024.
⚙️ Vietnam’s Strategy – Maintaining Processing Efficiency
Vietnam’s success in managing raw material flow stems from its agility in procurement and diversified sourcing.
Key strategies include:
- Multi-origin sourcing: SVC and other processors distribute import volume across 5–6 African suppliers to ensure continuity.
- Seasonal stockpiling: Vietnamese factories maintain reserve RCN inventories for 2–3 months to stabilize production.
- Improved logistics coordination: Closer cooperation with forwarders and shipping lines helps minimize port delays.
- Increased domestic RCN usage: Some processors have begun sourcing from local farmers in Bình Phước and Tây Ninh to complement imports.
Despite volatile global shipping conditions, Vietnam continues to process nearly 70% of the world’s raw cashew nuts, reaffirming its role as the global cashew hub.
💼 SVC’s Role – Ensuring Supply Stability for Global Buyers
At SVC International JSC, import management is not just about securing raw materials — it’s about ensuring stability, traceability, and quality across the entire production chain.
- Long-term partnerships with RCN exporters in Côte d’Ivoire, Benin, and Tanzania ensure year-round supply.
- Each batch undergoes moisture, outturn, and defect testing upon arrival at SVC’s Đồng Nai factory.
- The company’s BRC, HACCP, and FSPCA-certified processes guarantee product safety and traceability from RCN to finished kernels.
By maintaining proactive procurement and transparent operations, SVC ensures that global buyers receive consistent quality — even when the global RCN supply chain tightens.
📈 Outlook for Late Q4/2025
The overall RCN market is expected to remain stable through December, supported by steady harvests in East Africa. However, freight volatility and delayed shipments may continue into early 2026.
Vietnamese processors, especially exporters like SVC, are likely to focus on fulfilling long-term OEM and private-label contracts with premium buyers rather than spot transactions.
This strategic shift helps maintain both processing efficiency and export reliability — key factors in sustaining Vietnam’s leadership position in the global cashew market.
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