– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Indonesia Cashew Nut Production was 141.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.5% on 2023. The Indonesia Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural sector development between 2015 and 2024.
Indonesia Cashew Nut Production moved from 137.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 141.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.7%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 166.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 135.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2017) is 30.77 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −12% in 2022.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Indonesia ranks 6 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.3% 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 | 141.3 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | 140.6 | −4% |
| 2022 | 146.4 | −12% |
| 2021Peak | 166.3 | +0.3% |
| 2020 | 165.9 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 162.5 | +10.1% |
| 2018 | 147.6 | +8.9% |
| 2017 Trough | 135.6 | −1.1% |
| 2016 | 137.1 | −0.4% |
| 2015 | 137.6 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Indonesia 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 Indonesia’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Indonesia recorded a generally stable and gradually improving production trend during the study period. Production declined slightly from 137.58 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 137.09 thousand tonnes in 2016 and 135.57 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering to 147.65 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output increased further to 162.51 thousand tonnes in 2019 and reached 165.87 thousand tonnes in 2020, reflecting strong production growth. Production remained high at 166.34 thousand tonnes in 2021, the highest level during the study period. Output declined to 146.42 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further to 140.63 thousand tonnes in 2023, before slightly recovering to 141.31 thousand tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights Indonesia’s stable cashew production capacity, with strong growth during 2018–2021 followed by moderation in recent years. The dataset provides valuable insights into agricultural trends, production performance, and industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, international benchmarking, and forecasting of future cashew production. Policymakers, farmers, exporters, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to assess production trends, identify market opportunities, improve farming efficiency, strengthen supply chains, enhance value addition, and develop sustainable strategies for long-term growth across Indonesia’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).
Indonesia Cashew Nut Production was 141.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.5% on 2023.
Indonesia Cashew Nut Production moved from 137.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 141.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+2.7%), an average of +0.3% a year. The series high was 166.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 135.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 166.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 135.6 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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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