– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Philippines Cashew Nut Production was 137.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023. The Philippines Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance, agricultural productivity, and industry development between 2015 and 2024.
Philippines Cashew Nut Production moved from 205.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 137.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−33.2%), an average of −4.4% a year. The series high was 255.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 123.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2022) is 132.2 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −51.6% in 2022.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Philippines ranks 7 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 3.2% 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 | 137.4 | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 136.3 | +10.1% |
| 2022 Trough | 123.8 | −51.6% |
| 2021Peak | 255.9 | 0% |
| 2020 | 255.9 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 242.3 | +6% |
| 2018 | 228.6 | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 222.5 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | 216.4 | +5.3% |
| 2015 | 205.5 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Philippines 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 capacity, crop output, agricultural efficiency, supply chain performance, processing potential, and the overall growth of the Philippines’ cashew industry. Based on the validated data, the Philippines demonstrated strong production expansion during the early years of the study period, followed by a notable decline in output levels in recent years. Production increased from 205.53 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 216.40 thousand tonnes in 2016, followed by further growth to 222.54 thousand tonnes in 2017 and 228.61 thousand tonnes in 2018. The upward trend continued with production reaching 242.33 thousand tonnes in 2019 and increasing further to 255.91 thousand tonnes in 2020 and a study-period high of 255.93 thousand tonnes in 2021. However, production experienced a significant decline to 123.76 thousand tonnes in 2022, before showing a slight recovery to 136.26 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 137.36 thousand tonnes in 2024.
Overall, the dataset highlights the Philippines’ substantial cashew production capacity during the first half of the period while reflecting recent adjustments in agricultural output and production conditions. The trend indicates the importance of monitoring cultivation practices, productivity improvements, and supply chain resilience to maintain long-term industry growth. The dataset provides valuable insights into cashew production trends, agricultural performance, and market development. It supports year-over-year analysis, global benchmarking against major cashew-producing countries, production forecasting, and evaluation of industry opportunities. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can utilize this dataset to assess production performance, identify investment opportunities, improve farming efficiency, strengthen processing capabilities, enhance supply chain management, and develop sustainable strategies for the continued growth of the Philippines’ 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).
Philippines Cashew Nut Production was 137.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 0.8% on 2023.
Philippines Cashew Nut Production moved from 205.5 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 137.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−33.2%), an average of −4.4% a year. The series high was 255.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 123.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
The highest value was 255.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 123.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2022.
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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