Global Cashew Nut Kernel Market Size, Share & Demand Report By Product Grade (White Whole Kernels, Scorched Whole Kernels, Dessert Kernels, Butts, Splits, Pieces), By Processing Form (Raw, Roasted, Salted & Flavored, Organic, Value-Added), By Application (Snacking, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Alternatives, Culinary, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics), By Distribution Channel (B2B, Modern Retail, Specialty Stores, E-commerce, Wholesale), By End-Use Industry (Food & Beverage, Retail & Household, Foodservice, Nutraceuticals, Cosmetics), By Region & Segment Forecasts, 2026–2031

Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary
   1. Introduction
2. Market Introduction
   1. Market Definition
   2. Scope of the Study
   3. Market Structure
3. Research Methodology
   1. Primary Research
   2. Research Methodology
   3. Assumptions & Exclusions
   4. Secondary Data Sources
4. Market Factor Analysis
   1. Value Chain Analysis: Cashew Nut Kernel Market
   2. Porters Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of Substitution
      4. Threat of New Entrants
      5. Competitive Rivalry
5. Market Dynamics
   1. Drivers
   2. Restraints
   3. Opportunities
6. Recent Trends Analysis
7. Impact of COVID-19 on Cashew Nut Kernel Market
   1. Pre and Post Covid -19 Market Scenario Analysis
   2. Market Recovery Timeline and Challenge
   3. Measures Taken by Top Players
8. Regulatory Landscape
9. Cashew Nut Kernel Market, By Product Grade
   1. Introduction
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Product Grade
   2. White Whole Kernels 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   3. Scorched Whole Kernels
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   4. Dessert Whole Kernels
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   5. Butts
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   6. Splits
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
   7. Pieces 
      1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
10. Cashew Nut Kernel Market, By Processing Form
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Processing Form
    2. Raw Cashew Kernels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Roasted Cashew Kernels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Organic Cashew Kernels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Value-Added Processed Kernels
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
11. Cashew Nut Kernel Market, By Application
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Application
    2. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Bakery & Confectionery
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Dairy Alternatives
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Culinary & Foodservice
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    7. Cosmetics & Personal Care
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
12. Cashew Nut Kernel Market, By Distribution Channel
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Distribution Channel
    2. Direct B2B Sales
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Specialty & Health Food Stores
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
13. Cashew Nut Kernel Market, By End-Use Industry
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By End-Use Industry
    2. Food & Beverage Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    3. Retail & Household Consumption
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    4. Foodservice & HoReCa
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    5. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
    6. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       1. Market Size and Forecast, By Region
14. Regional Overview
    1. Introduction
       1. Market Size and Forecast
    2. North America
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       2. U.S.
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       3. Canada
    3. Europe
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       2. U.K.
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       3. Germany
       4. France
       5. Spain
       6. Italy
       7. Russia
       8. Nordic
       9. Benelux
       10. Rest of Europe
    4. APAC
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       2. China
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       3. Korea
       4. Japan
       5. India
       6. Australia
       7. Singapore
       8. Taiwan
       9. South East Asia
       10. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    5. Middle East and Africa
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       2. UAE
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       3. Turky
       4. Saudi Arabia
       5. South Africa
       6. Egypt
       7. Nigeria
       8. Rest of MEA
    6. LATAM
       1. Market Size and Forecast
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       2. Brazil
          1. By Product Grade
             1. White Whole Kernels 
             2. Scorched Whole Kernels
             3. Dessert Whole Kernels
             4. Butts
             5. Splits
             6. Pieces 
          2. By Processing Form
             1. Raw Cashew Kernels
             2. Roasted Cashew Kernels
             3. Salted & Flavored Cashew Kernels
             4. Organic Cashew Kernels
             5. Value-Added Processed Kernels
          3. By Application
             1. Direct Consumption (Snacking)
             2. Bakery & Confectionery
             3. Dairy Alternatives
             4. Culinary & Foodservice
             5. Nutraceuticals & Functional Foods
             6. Cosmetics & Personal Care
          4. By Distribution Channel
             1. Direct B2B Sales
             2. Modern Retail (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets)
             3. Specialty & Health Food Stores
             4. E-commerce & D2C Platforms
             5. Wholesale & Traditional Trade
          5. By End-Use Industry
             1. Food & Beverage Industry
             2. Retail & Household Consumption
             3. Foodservice & HoReCa
             4. Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Industry
             5. Cosmetics & Personal Care Industry
       3. Mexico
       4. Argentina
       5. Chile
       6. Colombia
       7. Rest of LATAM
15. Competitive Landscape, 2025
    1. Introduction
    2. Cashew Nut Kernel Market Share Analysis, 2025 (%)
       1. Market Share Analysis, 2025
       2. Competition Ranking, 2025
       3. Key Developments & Growth Strategies
          1. Merger & Acquisition
          2. Product Launch
          3. Expansion
       4. Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
16. Company Profile
    1. Olam Group
       1. Business Overview
       2. Financial Data
       3. Key Product domains
       4. Recent Developments
    2. Viet Nam Cashew Corporation (VINACAS)
    3. Cambay Tiger
    4. The Sanmar Group
    5. Bismi Cashew Company
    6. Valency International
    7. Agrocel Industries
    8. Alpha Nut Company
    9. Borges Agricultural & Industrial Nuts
    10. Intersnack Group