Vietnam’s cashew nut exports rose 3.91 percent in September 2025 to US$491.30 million, up from US$472.79 million in August, according to preliminary data from Vietnam’s General Department of Customs.
Total exports in the first nine months reached US$3.77 billion, continuing to reflect Vietnam’s global leadership in cashew processing and exports.
Shipments to China surged 41.29 percent to US$110.98 million, making it the top growth market of the month.
Exports to the United States rose 9.49 percent to US$83.70 million.
The United Arab Emirates also recorded solid growth of 9.14 percent to US$19.53 million.
By contrast, exports to the Netherlands and Germany dropped 13.11 and 12.09 percent respectively, while the United Kingdom saw a sharp 30.79 percent decline.
Other key destinations such as Australia, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand showed only marginal decreases, while Singapore more than doubled its imports, jumping 114.75 percent to US$1.37 million.
Overall, Vietnam’s cashew sector continued to post steady performance despite uneven demand across traditional markets, supported by strong sales to China and a rebound in regional orders.
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Vietnam exports of cashew nut in September 2025, US$millions
| September | August | Change | Year to Date | |
| Total | 491.30 | 472.79 | 3.91% | 3,773.16 |
| Other | 149.56 | 155.72 | -3.96% | 1,199.32 |
| China | 110.98 | 78.54 | 41.29% | 797.42 |
| USA | 83.70 | 76.45 | 9.49% | 721.28 |
| Netherlands | 45.74 | 52.64 | -13.11% | 362.76 |
| Germany | 21.88 | 24.89 | -12.09% | 153.47 |
| UAE | 19.53 | 17.90 | 9.14% | 133.32 |
| Canada | 14.45 | 14.42 | 0.19% | 80.94 |
| UK | 12.97 | 18.74 | -30.79% | 106.44 |
| Australia | 12.85 | 12.86 | -0.09% | 77.55 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10.78 | 10.88 | -0.99% | 88.56 |
| Thailand | 8.86 | 9.75 | -9.13% | 52.10 |
| Pakistan | 8.59 | 5.63 | 52.58% | 19.24 |
| Japan | 6.47 | 8.11 | -20.14% | 65.36 |
| Lithuania | 6.47 | 9.72 | -33.43% | 68.80 |
| Russia | 6.30 | 9.07 | -30.53% | 55.92 |
| Iraq | 5.99 | 6.45 | -7.09% | 57.57 |
| France | 5.51 | 6.00 | -8.16% | 53.76 |
| Spain | 5.40 | 6.07 | -10.95% | 55.07 |
| Italy | 4.06 | 4.69 | -13.46% | 33.22 |
| Israel | 3.76 | 4.85 | -22.36% | 40.34 |
| Belgium | 2.70 | 4.05 | -33.18% | 23.96 |
| Greece | 2.58 | 2.98 | -13.35% | 23.18 |
| Taiwan | 2.25 | 2.47 | -8.89% | 23.89 |
| New Zealand | 2.20 | 2.71 | -18.88% | 17.35 |
| Philippines | 1.95 | 1.86 | 5.11% | 14.77 |
| Norway | 1.55 | 1.11 | 39.64% | 8.39 |
| Singapore | 1.37 | 0.64 | 114.75% | 9.29 |
| India | 1.10 | 1.35 | -18.60% | 14.61 |
| Hong Kong | 1.06 | 1.08 | -2.06% | 10.24 |
| Egypt | 0.66 | 1.21 | -45.57% | 10.91 |
| South Africa | 0.55 | 0.97 | -43.82% | 4.35 |
| Kuwait | 0.34 | 0.34 | 1.05% | 3.80 |
| Ukraine | 0.16 | 0.57 | -71.51% | 1.74 |
| Kazakhstan | 0.00 | 0.20 | -100.00% | 4.91 |
Listed cashew nut processors
Long An Food Processing Export Joint Stock Company (LAF)
Long An Food Processing Export Joint Stock Company processes and exports cashew nuts, natural and roasted nuts under the Lafooco brand in Vietnam and sells to retail channels domestically and internationally.
LAF closed at VND 18,900 on Wednesday down 0 percent with 17,000 shares traded, worth VND 32 million.
Foreign ownership in LAF is currently capped at 50.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 2.5 percent.
The PAN Group Joint Stock Company
The PAN Group Joint Stock Company is an agribusiness and food-processing group in Vietnam that oversees cashew-processing operations through its subsidiaries and aims to develop a full value chain from raw cashews to value-added products.
PAN closed at VND 30,000 on Wednesday up 0.4 percent with 11,854,000 shares traded, worth VND 34,646 million.
Foreign ownership in PAN is currently capped at 49.0 percent, with current foreign ownership sitting at 21.1 percent.
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Vietnam’s cashew nut industry overview
Vietnam is the world’s largest exporter of cashew nuts, supplying more than half of global demand through a strong network of processors concentrated in the southern provinces.
The industry benefits from Vietnam’s established processing technology, export infrastructure, and diverse markets across the United States, China, and Europe.
However, domestic raw cashew production meets less than half of processing demand, forcing Vietnam to import significant volumes from Africa for reprocessing and export.
Rising input costs, stricter food-safety standards, and fluctuating demand in key markets continue to challenge the sector’s margins and competitiveness.