According to the statistics of the General Department of Customs, Vietnam's cashew exports in March 2023 reached 60,000 tons, worth 355 million USD, up 75% in volume and 79.5% in value compared to February. 2023, compared with March 2022, an increase of 50.4% in volume and 48.6% in value. In the first quarter of 2023, Vietnam's cashew exports were estimated at 122,000 tons, worth 708 million USD, up 16.6% in volume and 14.2% in value over the same period in 2022. In terms of price, the average export price of Vietnam's cashew nuts is estimated at 5,913 USD/ton, up 2.6% compared to February 2023, but down 1.2% compared to March 2022. In the first quarter of 2023, the average export price of Vietnam's cashew nuts was estimated at 5,826 USD/ton, down 2.1% over the same period in 2022. Notably, Vietnam is becoming the largest source of cashew nuts for China, Japan and the US. A kind of hat from Vietnam is used by the product 8221 and 8221 to show off the data of the store in China. Thanks to the large purchasing power from the US, China and Japan markets, cashew nut exports in the first quarter of 2023 increased in both volume and value. Photo: BP According to the Chinese Customs, the country's cashew imports in February 2023 reached US$ 9.15 million, up 37.2% compared to February 2022. Generally, in the first two months of 2023, China's cashew imports reached 19.42 million USD, of which the value of cashew imports from Vietnam reached 14,911 million USD, accounting for 76.77% of the market share. Meanwhile, entering January 2023, Vietnam has become the largest cashew nut supply market for Japan, reaching 705 tons, worth US$4.47 million, up 89.5% in volume and 71 percent in volume. .8% in value compared to January 2022. Vietnam's cashew nut market share in Japan's total imports increased from 35.59% in January 2022 to 65.53% in January 2023. According to statistics from the International Trade Commission, in January 2023, Japan's cashew imports reached 1,070 tons, worth 7.38 million USD, up 3.0% in volume, but down by 12.9 % in value compared to January 2022. In the US market, in January 2023, the US imported 11,550 tons of cashews, worth 65.88 million USD, of which, Vietnam was the largest source of cashew nuts for the US, the import volume reached approximately 9,950 tons, worth USD 56.3 million, down 15.6% in volume and 28.1% in value compared to January 2022. A kind of hat from Vietnam is used by the product 8221 and 8221 to show off the data of the store in China. Cashews are a "golden" food for health. Photo: DMX. Uses of cashews In fact, cashews are considered a "golden" food for health. Cashew nuts contain a lot of vitamins and minerals, antioxidants such as vitamins E, K, B6 and minerals copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, iron and selenium to help maintain good body functions. Because cashews provide a source of healthy fats for the body to absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K and produce fatty acids important for brain development. The fats from cashews are heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats that help lower bad cholesterol when consumed in appropriate amounts. Cashew nuts contain high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, which act like antioxidants, so when used regularly, it will help protect the eyes from minor damage, especially for the elderly, and even reduce the risk of clouding. vitreous. Cashew nuts are rich in magnesium, which is important for the development of bones and joints, in addition to helping to maintain blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, help maintain nerve function and keep bones strong. For post-menopausal women, cashews can provide a more comfortable and pleasant sleep. Because cashews are rich in antioxidants such as anacardic acid, cardanol, and cardol, they are effective for patients undergoing treatment for tumors and cancer. Cashews contain zinc which plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, fighting infections, protein synthesis and wound healing. Using cashews will help replace animal fats with monounsaturated fats and has helped control body weight and reduce fat and cholesterol accumulation. Cashew nuts also contain antioxidants, vitamin E has the effect of preventing aging, beautifying skin and hair, very good for women.