4 Main Cashew Categories
Sri Lankan cashews are divided into 4 main categories based on processing level and use.
1
Raw Cashew
Gas Kaju / Poththa / Raw Cashew Nut · Anacardium occidentale
Shell සහ testa (poththa) සහිත cashew. Processing, roasting, export සඳහා භාවිතා කරනවා. Farmers directly sell කරන grade.
Types
🌿 Gas Kaju 📦 Bulk Cashew Nuts 🚛 Export GradeBest For
Processing Roasting ExportPrice Range
Rs. 800 – 1,000 / kg
Quality අනුව vary වෙනවා
2
Kernel / Cleaned Cashew
Suddha Kaju / Processed Kernel
Shell ඉවත් කරලා, skin remove කරලා ready to eat / pack කරන cashew. Premium quality kernels.
Sub-types
✨ Whole Kernels 🔸 Broken Kernels ⭐ Export QualityBest For
Retail Packing Commercial Use ExportPrice Range
Rs. 1,200 – 1,700 / kg
Whole kernels = higher price
Roasted / Flavored Cashews
Roasted / Salted / Devilled Kaju
Kernel roasting සහ flavoring කරලා ready-to-eat cashews. Consumer market සඳහා most popular grade.
Sub-types
🤍 Plain Roasted 🧂 Salted 🌶️ Devilled / Spicy 🍯 FlavoredBest For
Snacking Gifting RetailPrice Range
Rs. 3,450 – 7,600
500g: Rs.3,450–3,760 · 1kg: Rs.6,500–7,600
4
Retail Packs
Consumer Packs / Ready to Sell
Small consumer packs ready for sale in shops and supermarkets. Hygienically sealed for freshness.
Pack Sizes
100g 200g 250g 500g 1kgBest For
Shops Supermarkets Home UsePrice Range
Rs. 700 – 1,600
100–200g: Rs.700–1,400 · 250g: Rs.1,500–2,000