– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
America Cashew Nut Production was 223.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.4% on 2023. The America Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the region’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural production trends between 2015 and 2024.
America Cashew Nut Production moved from 120.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 223.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+86%), an average of +7.1% a year. The series high was 233.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 91.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2016) is 141.6 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +61.7% in 2017.
Within America, Brazil has the highest value in 2024 at 159.2 Thousand Tonnes, 71.3% of the regional total.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 223.3 | +15.4% |
| 2023 | 193.4 | −17.1% |
| 2022Peak | 233.3 | +30.5% |
| 2021 | 178.8 | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 151.7 | 0% |
| 2019 | 151.7 | −1.9% |
| 2018 | 154.6 | +4.3% |
| 2017 | 148.3 | +61.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 91.69 | −23.6% |
| 2015 | 120.1 | — |
Data definition
Cashew Nut Production — – Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cashew cultivation and agricultural output and is used to assess crop productivity, farming capacity, and the contribution of cashew production to the agricultural sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The data includes the annual production of cashew nuts harvested from cashew trees and recorded as agricultural output. It covers cashew nuts produced for food consumption, processing into cashew kernels, export markets, and other food-related applications. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparisons across countries and years.
The data excludes cashew kernel processing output, cashew nut exports and imports, cashew-based processed products such as roasted cashews, cashew butter, and confectionery products. It also excludes cashew cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and peanuts are not included in this indicator.
Cashew Nut Production — – Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cashew cultivation and agricultural output and is used to assess crop productivity, farming capacity, and the contribution of cashew production to the agricultural sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Measured in Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cashew farming productivity, crop output, regional production capacity, agricultural performance, supply chain development, and the overall progress of the cashew industry across America. Based on the validated data, America recorded considerable fluctuations in cashew nut production during the study period while maintaining a strong overall growth trajectory. Regional production declined from 120,061.20 tonnes in 2015 to 91,685.66 tonnes in 2016 before recovering significantly to 148,277.78 tonnes in 2017. Output increased further to 154,590.94 tonnes in 2018 and remained stable at 151,683.69 tonnes in 2019 and 151,729.95 tonnes in 2020. Production expanded to 178,777.62 tonnes in 2021 and reached a study-period high of 233,334.60 tonnes in 2022. Although output moderated to 193,438.06 tonnes in 2023, production recovered to 223,270.20 tonnes in 2024, indicating continued strength in regional production capacity.
Brazil remained the dominant producer throughout the period, with production fluctuating from 103,363 tonnes in 2015 to 159,212 tonnes in 2024, contributing the largest share of America’s total output. Colombia recorded substantial growth, increasing from 6,289 tonnes in 2015 to 56,972.42 tonnes in 2024, despite significant annual variations. Peru maintained relatively stable production levels, while Mexico experienced a notable decline from 4,287.74 tonnes in 2015 to 651.75 tonnes in 2024.
Overall, the dataset highlights America’s growing importance in the global cashew nut industry, supported by strong production contributions from key countries and improving regional output capacity. It provides valuable insights into production trends, agricultural performance, benchmarking, forecasting, investment assessment, and strategic planning for farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, and researchers to strengthen the cashew nut value chain.
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Definition – Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes. The indicator reflects the scale of cashew cultivation and agricultural output and is used to assess crop productivity, farming capacity, and the contribution of cashew production to the agricultural sector. The data presented by Our World in Data is based on statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
America Cashew Nut Production was 223.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 15.4% on 2023.
America Cashew Nut Production moved from 120.1 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 223.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+86%), an average of +7.1% a year. The series high was 233.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 91.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 233.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 91.69 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Included: The data includes the annual production of cashew nuts harvested from cashew trees and recorded as agricultural output. It covers cashew nuts produced for food consumption, processing into cashew kernels, export markets, and other food-related applications. The figures represent harvested production quantities collected from official agricultural statistics and standardized by the FAO to enable international comparisons across countries and years. Excluded: The data excludes cashew kernel processing output, cashew nut exports and imports, cashew-based processed products such as roasted cashews, cashew butter, and confectionery products. It also excludes cashew cultivation area, yield per hectare, post-harvest losses, inventory changes, and informal or unrecorded production not captured in official agricultural statistics. Other tree nuts such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and peanuts are not included in this indicator.
The series is sourced from Our World in Data (https://ourworldindata.org/explorers/global-food?time=latest&pickerSort=asc&Food=Cashew+nuts&Metric=Production&Per+capita=false&country=USA~DEU~FRA~GBR~BRA~ZAF%3BhideControls). It covers 2015–2024 and is reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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