Date: 26.Mar.2026
The first quarter of 2026 is considered over, but the geopolitical situation in the world remains unstable. The second quarter of 2026 is about to begin with unpredictable fluctuations. Rising oil prices are exacerbating inflation. Market instability has significantly reduced the demand for cashew kernels.
Date: 26.Mar.2026
The first quarter of 2026 is considered over, but the geopolitical situation in the world remains unstable. The second quarter of 2026 is about to begin with unpredictable fluctuations. Rising oil prices are exacerbating inflation. Market instability has significantly reduced the demand for cashew kernels.
Currently, cashew kernel prices are showing signs of stagnation due to weak demand. However, the offer prices from factories remain unstable. BRC factories are offering WW320 from $3.15 to $3.25/lb, depending on quality.
Below are the reference raw material prices:
| Vietnam: | 1,760 USD/ton, 52-53 lbs outturn | |
| Cambodia: | 2,100 USD/ton, 55-56 lbs outturn | |
| Ghana: | 1,500 USD/ton, 47 lbs outturn |
Cashew shell prices have decreased by approximately $15/ton compared to the beginning of last week. Currently, the cashew shell price fluctuates around $185/ton.
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 26,137.00 VND 1 EUR = 29,967.95 VND
REFERRENCE PRICE FROM BRC PACKERS
| WW180 | $3.75 - $3.80 | LBW240 | $3.15 - $3.20 | DW360 | $2.75 - $2.80 |
| WW210 | $3.55 - $3.60 | LBW320 | $3.05 - $3.10 | WS | $2.60 - $2.65 |
| WW240 | $3.30 - $3.35 | WW450 | $3.05 - $3.10 | LP | $2.00 - $2.05 |
| WW320 | $3.15 - $3.20 | CW320 | $3.00 - $3.05 | SP | $1.45 - $1.50 |
UNIT: USD/LB FOB PRICES PACKING: 1x50 LBS
THE PRICES FROM TOP BRC PACKERS ARE ABOUT 10 CENTS/LB HIGHER