Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

Cashew
Kernels from the
Heart of West Africa

Amberwood Trading sources high-grade cashew kernels directly from the world's largest cashew-producing nation — offering buyers in Asia, Europe and the Middle East unrivalled quality, consistency and traceability.

#1
World's Largest ProducerCôte d'Ivoire leads global cashew output
1.5mt
Annual RCN ProductionOver 1.5 million tonnes of raw cashew per year
Based in Abidjan — the commercial capital and principal port of Côte d'Ivoire

A commodity brokerage company rooted
in Côte d'Ivoire

Amberwood Trading Ltd is a commodity brokerage headquartered in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire. We specialise exclusively in cashew kernels, focusing on what we know best — connecting quality-conscious buyers worldwide with the finest produce from West Africa's most productive cashew region.

Our position in Abidjan gives us direct relationships with processing factories throughout the country, enabling us to offer consistent supply, rigorous quality oversight and competitive pricing that a distant intermediary simply cannot match.

Whether you are an importer, food manufacturer, retailer or distributor, we work with you to understand your grade requirements, shipping schedule and certification needs — and deliver reliably against them.

Direct Source Access

On-the-ground relationships with processors and co-operatives across Côte d'Ivoire.

Quality Assured

Our own team of inspectors ensure that every shipment is in conformance with the contract specifications.

Export Experience

Our team of logistics experts provide full support in obtaining the correct export documentation.

From Côte d'Ivoire
to your warehouse

Every shipment follows the same rigorous process — from factory selection through to port loading — so you can plan with confidence.

01

Factory Selection

We work with a vetted network of HACCP and BRC certified processing factories across Côte d'Ivoire.

02

Container Inspection

Each shipment is inspected by our Inspectors prior to stuffing to ensure that problems are resolved at the factory level rather than after the goods have arrived at destination.

03

Quality & Lab Testing

We can arrange with ISO certified independant laboratories to perform a full Physical/Chemical analysis prior to shipment.

04

Packing & Container Load

Kernels packed in 50 lb vacuum packs in cardboard cartons.

05

Documentation

Full export documentation — phytosanitary certificate, bill of lading, certificate of origin, packing list.

The world's cashew
capital

Côte d'Ivoire is not simply a large cashew producer — it is the global benchmark. The country's unique combination of climate, agricultural scale and growing processing infrastructure make it the natural source for serious cashew buyers.

#1

Largest producer globally

Côte d'Ivoire surpassed India as the world's top cashew producer and has held that position since the early 2010s.

1.5mt

Annual raw cashew output

A harvest of over 1.5 million tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually — representing roughly a third of global supply.

The country's long cashew belt — stretching from Bondoukou in the north-east down through the centre — produces raw cashew with a naturally high kernel outturn ratio and low moisture content, reducing processing losses and ensuring end-product quality.

A rapidly growing domestic processing sector means an increasing share of Ivorian cashew is shelled and graded in-country, shortening the supply chain and allowing for tighter quality control compared with re-exported RCN processed elsewhere.

Abidjan's modern deep-water port infrastructure supports high container throughput, reliable shipping schedules to Asia and Europe, and competitive freight rates — a practical advantage that translates directly to on-time delivery for our buyers.

As a commodity brokerage physically located in Abidjan, Amberwood Trading is positioned to monitor market conditions, act quickly on supply opportunities, and maintain the supplier relationships that consistent quality depends on.

Let's discuss
your requirements

Whether you have a specific grade and volume in mind or are simply exploring supply options, we welcome enquiries from buyers, importers and food manufacturers worldwide.

Email jholt@amberwoodtrading.com
Office Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Tel +225 07 4794 8687
Standard terms FOB Abidjan · USD · NCAD
Minimum order One 20ft container (approx. 14 MT)