– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Kenya Cashew Nut Production was 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 13.3% on 2023. The Kenya Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural sector development between 2015 and 2024. 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 Kenya’s cashew industry.
Kenya Cashew Nut Production moved from 28.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.5%), an average of −13.4% a year. The series high was 28.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2015) and low (2024) is 20.61 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −28% in 2021.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Kenya ranks 14 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.2% 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 Trough | 7.80 | −13.3% |
| 2023 | 9.00 | +8% |
| 2022 | 8.33 | −8.7% |
| 2021 | 9.12 | −28% |
| 2020 | 12.67 | −1% |
| 2019 | 12.80 | −7.6% |
| 2018 | 13.85 | −27.3% |
| 2017 | 19.07 | −23.6% |
| 2016 | 24.95 | −12.2% |
| 2015Peak | 28.41 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Kenya 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).
Based on the validated data, Kenya experienced a continuous decline in cashew nut production throughout the study period, reflecting changing cultivation conditions and reduced output capacity. Production declined from 28.41 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 24.95 thousand tonnes in 2016 and further decreased to 19.07 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued falling to 13.85 thousand tonnes in 2018 and reached 12.80 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production remained relatively stable but lower at 12.67 thousand tonnes in 2020, before declining further to 9.12 thousand tonnes in 2021 and 8.33 thousand tonnes in 2022. Output showed a slight recovery to 9.00 thousand tonnes in 2023 but declined again to 7.80 thousand tonnes in 2024, representing the lowest production level during the study period. Overall, the dataset highlights the challenges faced by Kenya’s cashew production sector, including declining productivity and the need for improved agricultural practices. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, farming performance, and industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking with regional producers, and forecasting future production potential. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and agricultural organizations can use the dataset to evaluate production challenges, identify improvement opportunities, enhance cultivation efficiency, strengthen supply chains, promote investment, and develop strategies for sustainable growth across Kenya’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).
Kenya Cashew Nut Production was 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 13.3% on 2023.
Kenya Cashew Nut Production moved from 28.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−72.5%), an average of −13.4% a year. The series high was 28.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the low 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 28.41 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 and the lowest was 7.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
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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