Higher over the period
India Cashew Nut Production moved from 745 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 794.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.7%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 817 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 671 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What India Cashew Nut Production shows
India Cashew Nut Production was 794.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.7% on 2023. The India 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.
A 17.9% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2016) is 146 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +11% in 2017.
Ranks 1 of 18 countries covered
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, India ranks 1 for 2024. It accounts for 18.7% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
India Cashew Nut Production by year
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 | 794.9 | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 782 | +4% |
| 2022 | 752 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 738 | +5% |
| 2020 | 703 | −5.4% |
| 2019 | 743 | −9.1% |
| 2018Peak | 817 | +9.7% |
| 2017 | 745 | +11% |
| 2016 Trough | 671 | −9.9% |
| 2015 | 745 | — |
Regional context
How India compares in Asia
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. India is highlighted.
1India794.9
2Vietnam306.2
3Indonesia141.3
4Philippines137.4
5Thailand24.45
6Sri Lanka17.60
7Malaysia16.80
8Myanmar1.52
Data definition
Inclusions and exclusions
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.
About 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 crop productivity, farming capacity, agricultural output, supply chain performance, and the overall development of India’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, India maintained a strong and relatively stable cashew production trend throughout the study period. Production remained at 745.00 thousand tonnes in 2015, before declining to 671.00 thousand tonnes in 2016. Output recovered to 745.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 and increased further to a study-period high of 817.00 thousand tonnes in 2018. Production moderated to 743.00 thousand tonnes in 2019 and declined slightly to 703.00 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output improved to 738.00 thousand tonnes in 2021, followed by increases to 752.00 thousand tonnes in 2022, 782.00 thousand tonnes in 2023, and 794.91 thousand tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights India’s position as a major and consistent cashew-producing country, supported by strong cultivation capacity and sustained agricultural activity. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, sector performance, and long-term industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against global producers, production forecasting, and strategic planning. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, improve cultivation practices, identify investment opportunities, strengthen processing capabilities, enhance supply chain efficiency, and support sustainable growth across India’s cashew nut value chain.
- Indicator
- Cashew Nut Production
- Country
- India
- Region
- Asia
- Unit
- Thousand Tonnes
- Coverage
- 2015–2024, annual
- Category
- Agriculture
- Last updated
- July 2026
- Source
- Our World in Data
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Frequently asked questions
What is India Cashew Nut Production?
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).
What was India Cashew Nut Production in 2024?
India Cashew Nut Production was 794.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.7% on 2023.
How has India Cashew Nut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
India Cashew Nut Production moved from 745 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 794.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.7%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 817 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 671 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
Which year had the highest and lowest India Cashew Nut Production?
The highest value was 817 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 671 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
What does the India Cashew Nut Production data include and exclude?
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.
Where does the India Cashew Nut Production data come from?
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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