Vietnam’s exports of cashew nuts reached US$494.06 million in April 2025, according to figures released by Vietnam’s General Department of Customs. This represents a substantial increase of 28.60 percent compared to March, with a year-to-date (YTD) export value of US$1.33 billion.
China experiences extraordinary growth to become the top export market:
China emerged as the leading export market in April, with exports valued at US$149.11 million, an astounding increase of 129.79 percent from March. China now accounts for 19.39 percent of the total year-to-date exports.
USA remains a major export market despite a slight decrease:
The USA was the second-largest export market in April, with exports valued at US$92.06 million, a slight decrease of 1.90 percent from the previous month. The USA accounts for a significant 21.69 percent of the year-to-date exports.
Netherlands sees a minor decrease but remains a key market:
Exports to the Netherlands saw a marginal decrease of 2.15 percent in April, reaching US$33.96 million. The Netherlands accounts for 8.96 percent of the year-to-date exports.
UAE remains stable:
Exports to the UAE remained relatively stable with a slight increase of 0.18 percent, reaching US$17.77 million. The UAE accounts for 4.06 percent of the year-to-date exports.
Significant month-on-month increases and decreases:
Belgium experienced the largest month-on-month increase at 609.46 percent, followed by Pakistan and Israel. Conversely, Kazakhstan experienced the most significant decrease at 72.94 percent, followed by South Africa and India. Thailand also saw a substantial decrease.
See also: Cashew Nut Processing in Vietnam: Industry Overview
Vietnam exports of cashew nut, April 2025, US$ millions
| April | March | MoM | YTD | % of YTD | |
| Total | 494.06 | 384.19 | 28.60% | 1,333.43 | 100.00% |
| Other | 71.80 | 63.05 | 13.87% | 207.77 | 15.58% |
| China | 149.11 | 64.89 | 129.79% | 258.56 | 19.39% |
| USA | 92.06 | 93.84 | -1.90% | 289.28 | 21.69% |
| Netherlands | 33.96 | 34.70 | -2.15% | 119.44 | 8.96% |
| UAE | 17.77 | 17.74 | 0.18% | 54.14 | 4.06% |
| Germany | 14.14 | 14.25 | -0.74% | 47.01 | 3.53% |
| UK | 11.92 | 10.18 | 16.99% | 36.36 | 2.73% |
| Saudi Arabia | 8.67 | 5.42 | 59.84% | 25.69 | 1.93% |
| Spain | 8.32 | 6.93 | 20.08% | 23.62 | 1.77% |
| Canada | 8.28 | 6.26 | 32.19% | 25.37 | 1.90% |
| Australia | 8.26 | 5.41 | 52.63% | 23.44 | 1.76% |
| Russia | 8.06 | 4.70 | 71.62% | 20.73 | 1.55% |
| Iraq | 7.61 | 6.73 | 12.99% | 21.36 | 1.60% |
| Lithuania | 7.58 | 6.95 | 9.10% | 24.58 | 1.84% |
| Israel | 7.52 | 4.35 | 72.80% | 18.19 | 1.36% |
| Japan | 7.40 | 7.50 | -1.31% | 24.65 | 1.85% |
| France | 5.37 | 5.32 | 1.00% | 22.92 | 1.72% |
| Taiwan | 3.42 | 2.39 | 42.84% | 9.02 | 0.68% |
| Italy | 3.10 | 3.37 | -7.80% | 11.24 | 0.84% |
| Greece | 2.87 | 1.78 | 61.24% | 7.80 | 0.59% |
| Thailand | 2.71 | 5.00 | -45.80% | 15.43 | 1.16% |
| Belgium | 2.66 | 0.38 | 609.46% | 4.58 | 0.34% |
| Philippines | 1.91 | 2.27 | -15.88% | 6.67 | 0.50% |
| New Zealand | 1.61 | 1.75 | -8.03% | 6.80 | 0.51% |
| Egypt | 1.58 | 1.14 | 38.66% | 3.57 | 0.27% |
| Hong Kong | 1.50 | 1.29 | 15.92% | 4.17 | 0.31% |
| Singapore | 1.20 | 0.89 | 34.10% | 3.38 | 0.25% |
| Norway | 1.09 | 1.43 | -23.64% | 3.23 | 0.24% |
| India | 0.97 | 2.01 | -51.51% | 7.82 | 0.59% |
| Pakistan | 0.79 | 0.12 | 572.65% | 1.27 | 0.10% |
| Kazakhstan | 0.38 | 1.41 | -72.94% | 2.58 | 0.19% |
| Kuwait | 0.34 | 0.33 | 1.96% | 1.73 | 0.13% |
| South Africa | 0.11 | 0.41 | -73.68% | 1.03 | 0.08% |