· Buyer checklist
Cashew sourcing: six checks before requesting a quotation
A complete enquiry helps the trade desk compare suitable lots from India, Vietnam and East Africa on the same basis.
- Define the product. State kernels or raw nuts. For kernels, specify the whole, split or piece grade, count range and colour requirements.
- Set the quality limits. Agree moisture, defects and tolerances. For raw nuts, include crop year, nut count, outturn and the testing method.
- Identify the origin. State acceptable origins and whether origin traceability or processor documentation is required.
- Confirm packing and volume. Include pack size, total quantity and whether the requirement is a single shipment or a regular programme.
- Define delivery. Provide the destination, Incoterm and shipment month. Domestic buyers should include their delivery city and currency requirement.
- Agree verification. Record sample approval, inspection responsibilities and required certificates in the written quotation and contract.
Availability and prices are confirmed by the trade desk for a specific buying brief and shipment window.
Prepare a cashew enquiry ↗How to compare cashew suppliers for an import order
Two offers for the same cashew grade can still differ in colour, broken-kernel tolerance, sample quality, processor documentation and delivery scope. Give each proposed supplier one written buying specification so that the quoted lots can be compared on the same basis.
Request a representative sample and documents for the proposed processor and lot. Agree who arranges independent inspection, then compare packing, quantity, Incoterm, destination and shipment window before comparing price. Review the cashew kernel specification guide for indicative grade and quality requirements.
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