– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Sri Lanka Cashew Nut Production was 17.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 7.6% on 2023. The Sri Lanka Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural sector development between 2015 and 2024.
Sri Lanka Cashew Nut Production moved from 13.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 17.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+28.9%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 10.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The gap between the series high (2018) and low (2021) is 34.42 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +121.7% in 2018.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Sri Lanka ranks 11 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 | 17.60 | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 16.35 | −11.6% |
| 2022 | 18.51 | +79.1% |
| 2021 Trough | 10.34 | −69.3% |
| 2020 | 33.66 | −4% |
| 2019 | 35.05 | −21.7% |
| 2018Peak | 44.76 | +121.7% |
| 2017 | 20.19 | +9.1% |
| 2016 | 18.51 | +35.6% |
| 2015 | 13.65 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Sri Lanka 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, and the overall development of Sri Lanka’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Sri Lanka experienced significant fluctuations in cashew nut production during the study period, reflecting variations in cultivation conditions and production cycles. Production increased from 13.65 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 18.51 thousand tonnes in 2016 and further to 20.19 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output expanded significantly to 44.76 thousand tonnes in 2018, representing the highest production level during the period. Production declined to 35.05 thousand tonnes in 2019 and 33.66 thousand tonnes in 2020, followed by a sharp decrease to 10.34 thousand tonnes in 2021. Output recovered to 18.51 thousand tonnes in 2022 before moderating to 16.35 thousand tonnes in 2023 and 17.60 thousand tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights Sri Lanka’s variable cashew production performance, with periods of strong growth followed by production corrections. The dataset provides valuable insights into agricultural trends, production cycles, and industry development. It supports year-over-year analysis, benchmarking against regional producers, and forecasting future output potential. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can use the dataset to assess production performance, improve cultivation strategies, strengthen supply chains, identify investment opportunities, and support sustainable growth across Sri Lanka’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).
Sri Lanka Cashew Nut Production was 17.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 7.6% on 2023.
Sri Lanka Cashew Nut Production moved from 13.65 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 17.60 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+28.9%), an average of +2.9% a year. The series high was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the low 10.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
The highest value was 44.76 Thousand Tonnes in 2018 and the lowest was 10.34 Thousand Tonnes in 2021.
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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