– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Colombia Cashew Nut Production was 56.97 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.9% on 2023. The Colombia Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and the transformation of its agricultural production sector between 2015 and 2024.
Colombia Cashew Nut Production moved from 6.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 56.97 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+805.9%), an average of +27.7% a year. The series high was 77.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 0.820 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The gap between the series high (2022) and low (2020) is 76.94 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +6774.2% in 2021.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Colombia ranks 9 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 56.97 | −1.9% |
| 2023 | 58.05 | −25.4% |
| 2022Peak | 77.76 | +38% |
| 2021 | 56.33 | +6,774.2% |
| 2020 Trough | 0.820 | −80.1% |
| 2019 | 4.11 | +19.7% |
| 2018 | 3.44 | −20.3% |
| 2017 | 4.31 | −39.8% |
| 2016 | 7.16 | +13.9% |
| 2015 | 6.29 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Colombia 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 expansion, agricultural development, supply chain performance, and the overall progress of Colombia’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Colombia recorded significant changes in production levels throughout the study period. Production increased slightly from 6.29 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 7.16 thousand tonnes in 2016, before declining to 4.31 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 3.44 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output recovered marginally to 4.11 thousand tonnes in 2019 but dropped sharply to 0.82 thousand tonnes in 2020, representing the lowest production level recorded during the period. However, the industry experienced a major transformation from 2021 onward, with production increasing dramatically to 56.33 thousand tonnes in 2021 and reaching a study-period peak of 77.76 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production moderated to 58.05 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 56.97 thousand tonnes in 2024, while remaining significantly above pre-2021 levels. Overall, the dataset highlights a substantial expansion in Colombia’s cashew production capacity, indicating increased cultivation activity, improved productivity, or enhanced agricultural development initiatives. The dataset provides valuable insights into production growth patterns, sector transformation, and future market potential. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against regional producers, and forecasting future industry development. Policymakers, farmers, exporters, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to monitor production trends, identify investment opportunities, improve farming practices, strengthen supply chain infrastructure, and develop strategic initiatives that promote sustainable growth within Colombia’s cashew nut industry.
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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).
Colombia Cashew Nut Production was 56.97 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.9% on 2023.
Colombia Cashew Nut Production moved from 6.29 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 56.97 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+805.9%), an average of +27.7% a year. The series high was 77.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the low 0.820 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
The highest value was 77.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2022 and the lowest was 0.820 Thousand Tonnes in 2020.
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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