– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Malaysia Cashew Nut Production was 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.7% on 2023. The Malaysia Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural sector development between 2015 and 2024.
Malaysia Cashew Nut Production moved from 15.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.2%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 16.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 15.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2023) and low (2015) is 1.11 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +1.5% in 2016.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Malaysia ranks 12 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.4% 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 | 16.80 | −0.7% |
| 2023Peak | 16.93 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 16.79 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 16.69 | +1% |
| 2020 | 16.53 | +1% |
| 2019 | 16.37 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 16.29 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 16.20 | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 16.06 | +1.5% |
| 2015 Trough | 15.82 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Malaysia 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 development, and the overall performance of Malaysia’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Malaysia recorded a gradual and consistent increase in cashew nut production throughout most of the study period, reflecting stable cultivation practices and improving agricultural output. Production increased from 15.82 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 16.06 thousand tonnes in 2016, followed by further growth to 16.20 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 16.29 thousand tonnes in 2018. Output continued to rise steadily to 16.37 thousand tonnes in 2019, 16.53 thousand tonnes in 2020, and 16.69 thousand tonnes in 2021. Production reached 16.79 thousand tonnes in 2022 and further increased to 16.93 thousand tonnes in 2023, representing the highest production level during the study period. In 2024, production remained stable at 16.80 thousand tonnes, indicating sustained output capacity. Overall, the dataset highlights Malaysia’s stable and gradually expanding cashew production performance, supported by consistent agricultural activity and steady improvements in production capacity. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, farming performance, and industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against other cashew-producing countries, and forecasting future production potential. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production growth, identify market opportunities, improve cultivation strategies, strengthen supply chain efficiency, and support sustainable development across Malaysia’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).
Malaysia Cashew Nut Production was 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 0.7% on 2023.
Malaysia Cashew Nut Production moved from 15.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 16.80 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+6.2%), an average of +0.7% a year. The series high was 16.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the low 15.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 16.93 Thousand Tonnes in 2023 and the lowest was 15.82 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
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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