Lower over the period
Peru Cashew Nut Production moved from 2.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.8%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 3.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 1.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What Peru Cashew Nut Production shows
Peru Cashew Nut Production was 2.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.4% on 2023. The Peru Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural production development between 2015 and 2024.
A 54.5% peak-to-trough swing
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2019) is 2.05 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +114.8% in 2020.
Ranks 15 of 18 countries covered
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Peru ranks 15 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 0.1% of the global total in 2024.
Full series
Peru 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 | 2.48 | −4.4% |
| 2023 | 2.60 | −25.9% |
| 2022 | 3.51 | −6.7% |
| 2021Peak | 3.76 | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 3.67 | +114.8% |
| 2019 Trough | 1.71 | −35.9% |
| 2018 | 2.67 | −17.9% |
| 2017 | 3.25 | +22% |
| 2016 | 2.66 | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 2.56 | — |
Regional context
How Peru compares in America
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Peru is highlighted.
1Brazil159.2
2Colombia56.97
3Peru2.48
4Mexico0.652
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 cashew farming productivity, crop output, agricultural efficiency, supply chain performance, and the overall development of Peru’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Peru recorded moderate fluctuations in cashew nut production throughout the study period, reflecting changes in cultivation conditions and agricultural output levels. Production increased from 2.56 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 2.66 thousand tonnes in 2016 and further to 3.25 thousand tonnes in 2017, representing the highest production level during the initial growth phase. Output declined to 2.67 thousand tonnes in 2018 and continued downward to 1.71 thousand tonnes in 2019, the lowest level recorded during the study period. Production recovered significantly to 3.67 thousand tonnes in 2020 and increased slightly to 3.76 thousand tonnes in 2021. Output moderated to 3.51 thousand tonnes in 2022, followed by declines to 2.60 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 2.48 thousand tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights Peru’s relatively stable but fluctuating cashew production performance, with output remaining within a narrow range throughout the period. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, agricultural productivity, and long-term developments in Peru’s cashew sector. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against major cashew-producing countries, and forecasting future production potential. Policymakers, farmers, exporters, investors, agricultural organizations, market analysts, and researchers can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, identify growth opportunities, optimize farming practices, strengthen supply chain planning, and develop strategies that enhance sustainable development across Peru’s cashew nut value chain.
- Indicator
- Cashew Nut Production
- Country
- Peru
- Region
- America
- 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 Peru 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 Peru Cashew Nut Production in 2024?
Peru Cashew Nut Production was 2.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 4.4% on 2023.
How has Peru Cashew Nut Production changed between 2015 and 2024?
Peru Cashew Nut Production moved from 2.56 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 2.48 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−2.8%), an average of −0.3% a year. The series high was 3.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 1.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
Which year had the highest and lowest Peru Cashew Nut Production?
The highest value was 3.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 1.71 Thousand Tonnes in 2019.
What does the Peru 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 Peru 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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