Cashew Kernels clusters in India
| Cluster | State / districts | Type | Season | Export gateway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kollam (largest processing cluster, CEPCI HQ) / Mangaluru / Palasa | Kerala; Karnataka; Goa; Andhra Pradesh; Maharashtra; Odisha — Kollam (KL); Dakshina Kannada-Mangaluru (KA); Palasa-Srikakulam (AP); Goa; Sindhudurg (MH) | agricultural | Indian RCN harvest Feb-Jun (VERIFIED APEDA/GCC crop calendar); processing year-round on imported RCN | Cochin |
Cluster notes
India RCN production ~8.1 lakh MT (2024-25, INC via APEDA dashboard); ~12 lakh ha; India kernel exports expected to decline (APEDA MIC Mar 2026); Mar 2026 ~2,900 MT kernels exported (trade sources); FY total: unavailable Assessment: Large processing base but losing kernel share to Vietnam; high domestic consumption; India imports most RCN; niche for organic/value-added
Associations and directories
Export promotion and producer bodies relevant to cashew kernels: Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI).
Frequently asked questions
Which Indian state produces the most cashew kernels?
Our cluster data lists Kerala; Karnataka; Goa; Andhra Pradesh; Maharashtra; Odisha as the main sources; see the table for districts and seasons.
When is the cashew kernels season in India?
Kerala; Karnataka; Goa; Andhra Pradesh; Maharashtra; Odisha: Indian RCN harvest Feb-Jun (VERIFIED APEDA/GCC crop calendar); processing year-round on imported RCN.
How do you verify cashew kernels suppliers?
We check registrations (GST, IEC, FSSAI or BIS where relevant), visit the unit, review past export documents and test a sample lot before listing a supplier.
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