The cashew market in April 2026 is entering a critical phase where prices are no longer at the bottom but have not yet reached peak levels. For importers, this creates a strategic window to decide:
👉 Buy now or wait?
Understanding the price trend in Vietnam, the world’s largest cashew processing hub, is key to making the right decision.
📊 Latest Price Snapshot – Vietnam FOB (30 March 2026)
| Grade | Price (USD/kg) | Trend | Market Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| WW180 | 9.75 | ⬆️ | Strong demand, limited supply |
| WW240 | 7.75 | ⬆️ | Retail demand increasing |
| WW320 | 7.05 | ➡️⬆️ | Stable bulk demand |
| A180 (Roasted) | 8.30 | ⬆️ | Premium snack growth |
| A240 (Roasted) | 7.05 | ⬆️ | OEM demand rising |
| A320 (Roasted) | 6.85 | ➡️ | Competitive segment |
📈 Price Trend Analysis – What’s Happening Now?
The market is showing a clear transition pattern:
• Q1 → price bottom established
• Late March → recovery confirmed
• Early April → uptrend begins
Key signals:
• WW180 rising fastest → supply shortage
• WW240 increasing → retail demand recovery
• WW320 stable → strong bulk demand
👉 This is not a spike – it is a structured upward trend
📅 Market Timing – The Buying Window
April sits at a very important point:
| Phase | Market Condition | Buyer Action |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 (past) | Price bottom | Waiting |
| Early Q2 (now) | Price rising slowly | 🔥 Best buying window |
| Q3 (next) | Supply tightening | Higher price risk |
| Q4 (peak) | Strong demand | Highest price |
👉 Current position = early uptrend (ideal entry point)
💰 What Happens If You Wait?
If buyers delay decisions:
• WW240 and WW180 likely increase faster
• supply of large kernels tightens
• retail demand pushes prices higher
• fewer negotiation advantages
👉 Especially for OEM buyers, delay = higher cost + lower margin
🧠 Buyer Strategy April 2026
Recommended approach:
• lock partial volume now
• monitor weekly price trend
• split orders to reduce risk
• secure key grades early
Smart buying structure:
• WW320 → secure bulk volume
• WW240 → lock margin segment
• roasted/OEM → book production early
📦 Market Insight – Why Price Is Increasing
Price recovery is driven by:
• improving demand after cautious Q1
• stable raw cashew supply
• increased retail activity
• OEM/private label growth
Unlike 2025:
👉 Market is now controlled, not volatile
🚀 Strategic Recommendation
April is not the cheapest time.
👉 But it is the best risk-adjusted time
Buyers who act now will:
• secure stable pricing
• ensure supply availability
• avoid Q3/Q4 price pressure
📧 Contact for Price & Supply
📩 Email: thanh@svc.vn
📱 WhatsApp: (+84) 909 432 477
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