W240 vs W320: Which Cashew Grade Is Better?
Size, price and demand compared
W240 and W320 are both white whole cashew grades. W240 is larger and pricier; W320 is smaller, cheaper and the most traded. The better choice depends on your market and yield.
W240 and W320 are both premium white whole cashew grades, distinguished by size. W240 runs about 220–240 kernels per pound and W320 about 300–320 — so W240 kernels are noticeably larger and sell at a premium. W320 is smaller and cheaper but is the most liquid, highest-demand grade globally. Neither is universally "better": W240 earns more per kg where large kernels are valued (gifting, premium retail), while W320 sells fastest and suits most bulk and industrial buyers.
| W240 | W320 | |
|---|---|---|
| Kernels / lb | ≈220–240 | ≈300–320 |
| Size | Larger | Medium |
| Relative price | Higher | Lower |
| Demand / liquidity | Strong (premium) | Highest (bulk & retail) |
| Best for | Gifting, premium retail | Most markets, industrial use |
How to choose
If your raw nuts and processing yield a good share of large wholes, targeting W240 can lift average revenue per kg. If you want the fastest, most reliable sales, W320 is the safe default. Most processors produce a mix and grade precisely so each kernel goes into its best-paying class.
Grade mix is set upstream: good raw-nut grading, gentle shelling and dry peeling protect the large whole kernels that qualify for W240.
Frequently asked questions
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