– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Global Cashew Nut Production was 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023. Global Cashew Nut Production was 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023. Global Cashew Nut Production moved from 3,339 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27%), an average of +2.7% a year.
Global Cashew Nut Production moved from 3,339 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 4,319 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3,122 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 1,198 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +9.4% in 2018.
Of the 18 countries in this dataset, India, Tanzania and Vietnam have the highest values in 2024 (794.9, 528.3, 306.2 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
Country ranking
Thousand Tonnes. Sort by any column, or search for a country.
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| Rank↕ | Country↕ | Share of top | Thousand Tonnes↕ | vs 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 794.9 | +1.7% | |
| 2 | Tanzania | 528.3 | +70% | |
| 3 | Vietnam | 306.2 | −11.9% | |
| 4 | Ghana | 218.6 | +9.3% | |
| 5 | Brazil | 159.2 | +24.5% | |
| 6 | Indonesia | 141.3 | +0.5% | |
| 7 | Philippines | 137.4 | +0.8% | |
| 8 | Nigeria | 80.94 | −8.5% | |
| 9 | Colombia | 56.97 | −1.9% | |
| 10 | Thailand | 24.45 | +0.4% | |
| 11 | Sri Lanka | 17.60 | +7.6% | |
| 12 | Malaysia | 16.80 | −0.7% | |
| 13 | Senegal | 9.35 | +1.5% | |
| 14 | Kenya | 7.80 | −13.3% | |
| 15 | Peru | 2.48 | −4.4% | |
| 16 | Myanmar | 1.52 | −0.1% | |
| 17 | Mexico | 0.652 | −5.2% | |
| 18 | China | 0.224 | 0% |
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 | 4,241 | −1.8% |
| 2023Peak | 4,319 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 4,021 | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 3,949 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 3,703 | +6% |
| 2019 | 3,493 | −5.9% |
| 2018 | 3,713 | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 3,395 | +8.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 3,122 | −6.5% |
| 2015 | 3,339 | — |
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).
The series high was 4,319 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3,122 Thousand Tonnes in 2016. The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2016) is 1,198 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +9.4% in 2018. Of the 18 countries in this dataset, India, Tanzania and Vietnam have the highest values in 2024 (794.9, 528.3, 306.2 Thousand Tonnes respectively).
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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).
Global Cashew Nut Production was 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 1.8% on 2023.
Global Cashew Nut Production moved from 3,339 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 4,241 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+27%), an average of +2.7% a year. The series high was 4,319 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 3,122 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 4,319 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 3,122 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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