– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Brazil Cashew Nut Production was 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 24.5% on 2023. The Brazil Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and the development of its agricultural production sector between 2015 and 2024.
Brazil Cashew Nut Production moved from 103.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+54%), an average of +4.9% a year. The series high was 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 74.57 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 84.64 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +79.2% in 2017.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Brazil ranks 5 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.8% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Complete annual series with year-on-year change. Values are reported in Thousand Tonnes.
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| Year | Thousand Tonnes | Change vs prior year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 159.2 | +24.5% |
| 2023 | 127.9 | −13.1% |
| 2022 | 147.2 | +32.6% |
| 2021 | 111 | −20.3% |
| 2020 | 139.3 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | 138.6 | −2% |
| 2018 | 141.4 | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 133.6 | +79.2% |
| 2016 Trough | 74.57 | −27.9% |
| 2015 | 103.4 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Brazil is highlighted.
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 Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cashew farming productivity, crop output, agricultural efficiency, supply chain performance, and the overall development of Brazil’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Brazil demonstrated a generally stable and improving production trend despite periodic fluctuations throughout the study period. Production declined from 103.36 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 74.57 thousand tonnes in 2016, representing the lowest output during the initial years. Production recovered significantly to 133.61 thousand tonnes in 2017 and increased further to 141.39 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output remained stable at 138.60 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 139.32 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting consistent agricultural performance. Production declined temporarily to 111.01 thousand tonnes in 2021, before rebounding to 147.18 thousand tonnes in 2022. Output moderated slightly to 127.93 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reached a study-period high of 159.21 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating strong recovery and expansion in Brazil’s cashew production capacity. Overall, the dataset highlights the resilience and growth potential of Brazil’s cashew industry, supported by improving production performance and sustained agricultural activity. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, farming efficiency, and long-term industry development. It supports comparative analysis, international benchmarking, production forecasting, and investment planning. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate market opportunities, improve production strategies, strengthen supply chains, enhance processing capabilities, and support sustainable growth across Brazil’s 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).
Brazil Cashew Nut Production was 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 24.5% on 2023.
Brazil Cashew Nut Production moved from 103.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+54%), an average of +4.9% a year. The series high was 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 74.57 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 159.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 74.57 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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