How to Calculate Cashew KOR for Export from Nigeria to Canada
If you are planning to export **raw cashew nuts from Nigeria to Canada**, one important quality measurement you should understand is **KOR**.
What Is Cashew KOR?
**KOR means Kernel Outturn Ratio.**
In raw cashew trading, KOR is commonly expressed as the number of **pounds of usable kernel equivalent expected from an 80 kg quantity of raw cashew nuts**.
For example:
**KOR 48 = approximately 48 lb of kernel equivalent from 80 kg of raw cashew nuts.**
Since:
**48 lb × 0.4536 = 21.77 kg**
The approximate recovery is:
**21.77 ÷ 80 × 100 = 27.2%**
Therefore, **KOR 48 represents approximately 27.2% kernel equivalent**.
## Quick Cashew KOR Guide
| KOR | Kernel Equivalent | Approx. Recovery |
| --- | ----------------: | ---------------: |
| 44 | 19.96 kg | 24.9% |
| 46 | 20.87 kg | 26.1% |
| 48 | 21.77 kg | 27.2% |
| 50 | 22.68 kg | 28.3% |
| 52 | 23.59 kg | 29.5% |
Generally, a higher KOR indicates greater potential kernel recovery. However, buyers normally consider other specifications as well, including **moisture content, nut count, defects, foreign matter, mould, insect damage and crop year.
How Do You Determine KOR?
Do not select only the biggest or best-looking nuts.
Take a **representative sample from different bags or different parts of the consignment**. The nuts should then be opened and the kernels assessed according to the testing method agreed between the buyer and seller.
For commercial export shipments, independent inspection or testing may be appropriate, especially when required by the sales contract.
How to Present Your Cashew to Buyers
Instead of simply posting:
"I have Nigerian cashew nuts for sale.
Provide useful specifications:
Product:-Raw Cashew Nuts
Origin:-Nigeria
KOR:-[Verified result]
Moisture:-[Test result]
Nut Count:-[Test result]
Crop Year:- 2026
Quantity:-[e.g. 20 MT]
Packaging:-[Specify]
Location:-[State, Nigeria]
Destination:- Canada or other markets
Inspection:- As agreed with buyer
Never advertise your cashew as **KOR 48, 50, or 52** unless the actual consignment has been tested and you can support the result.
Exporting Cashew Nuts to Canada
KOR is primarily a commercial quality measurement, not an import permit.
Before shipping raw cashew nuts from Nigeria to Canada, the exporter and Canadian importer should confirm the current requirements for the product, including relevant food safety, plant-health, documentation, packaging, inspection, and import requirements.
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