– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Nigeria Cashew Nut Production was 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.5% on 2023. The Nigeria Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural industry development between 2015 and 2024.
Nigeria Cashew Nut Production moved from 97.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−16.7%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 101.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The gap between the series high (2019) and low (2024) is 20.56 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −9.4% in 2020.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Nigeria ranks 8 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 1.9% 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 | 80.94 | −8.5% |
| 2023 | 88.48 | −1.7% |
| 2022 | 90.00 | 0% |
| 2021 | 90.00 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 91.91 | −9.4% |
| 2019Peak | 101.5 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 100 | 0% |
| 2017 | 100 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 98.29 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 97.15 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Nigeria 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, supply chain performance, agricultural capacity, processing potential, and the overall growth of Nigeria’s cashew sector. Based on the validated data, Nigeria maintained a relatively stable production base during the initial years of the study period, followed by a gradual decline in output during the later years. Production increased slightly from 97.15 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 98.29 thousand tonnes in 2016, reaching 100.00 thousand tonnes in 2017 and maintaining the same level in 2018. Output increased further to 101.50 thousand tonnes in 2019, representing the highest production level recorded during the study period. However, production declined to 91.91 thousand tonnes in 2020 and continued decreasing to 90.00 thousand tonnes in both 2021 and 2022. The downward trend continued, with output reducing to 88.48 thousand tonnes in 2023 and reaching 80.94 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating a reduction in production performance compared with earlier years.
Overall, the dataset highlights Nigeria’s established position in cashew cultivation while reflecting recent challenges affecting productivity, farm output, and sector growth. The dataset provides valuable insights into production fluctuations, agricultural performance, and long-term industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, regional comparison, international benchmarking, market assessment, and forecasting of future production opportunities. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can utilize the dataset to evaluate production trends, identify productivity gaps, improve cultivation practices, enhance processing capabilities, strengthen supply chain efficiency, develop export strategies, attract investment, and support sustainable growth across Nigeria’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).
Nigeria Cashew Nut Production was 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 8.5% on 2023.
Nigeria Cashew Nut Production moved from 97.15 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−16.7%), an average of −2% a year. The series high was 101.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the low 80.94 Thousand Tonnes in 2024.
The highest value was 101.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2019 and the lowest was 80.94 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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