– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Senegal Cashew Nut Production was 9.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023. The Senegal Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance, agricultural productivity, and industry development between 2015 and 2024.
Senegal Cashew Nut Production moved from 8.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 9.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+13.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 10.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 8.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The gap between the series high (2016) and low (2015) is 1.78 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +21.6% in 2016.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Senegal ranks 13 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 | 9.35 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | 9.21 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 9.07 | −2.2% |
| 2021 | 9.27 | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 9.04 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 8.98 | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 8.95 | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 8.62 | −13.8% |
| 2016Peak | 10.00 | +21.6% |
| 2015 Trough | 8.22 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Senegal 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 performance, processing potential, and the overall development of Senegal’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Senegal maintained a relatively stable and gradually improving cashew production trend throughout the study period, reflecting consistent cultivation practices and steady agricultural performance. Production increased from 8.22 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 10.00 thousand tonnes in 2016, representing the highest output during the early years of the period. Production then declined slightly to 8.62 thousand tonnes in 2017 before recovering to 8.95 thousand tonnes in 2018 and remaining almost unchanged at 8.98 thousand tonnes in 2019. Output continued to improve gradually, reaching 9.04 thousand tonnes in 2020 and 9.27 thousand tonnes in 2021. Production moderated slightly to 9.07 thousand tonnes in 2022 before increasing to 9.21 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 9.35 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating continued production stability. Overall, the dataset highlights Senegal’s resilient cashew production sector, characterized by limited year-to-year fluctuations and a stable long-term production base despite moderate changes in annual output. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, agricultural performance, and the long-term development of the country’s cashew industry. It supports year-over-year analysis, regional and global benchmarking, production forecasting, and assessment of future growth opportunities. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to evaluate production performance, improve cultivation practices, strengthen supply chain efficiency, identify investment opportunities, enhance processing capabilities, support evidence-based agricultural planning, and develop sustainable strategies that promote long-term growth and competitiveness across Senegal’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).
Senegal Cashew Nut Production was 9.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 1.5% on 2023.
Senegal Cashew Nut Production moved from 8.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 9.35 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+13.7%), an average of +1.4% a year. The series high was 10.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the low 8.22 Thousand Tonnes in 2015.
The highest value was 10.00 Thousand Tonnes in 2016 and the lowest was 8.22 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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