– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Tanzania Cashew Nut Production was 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 70% on 2023. The Tanzania Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural sector expansion between 2015 and 2024.
Tanzania Cashew Nut Production moved from 197.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+166.9%), an average of +11.5% a year. The series high was 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 155.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The gap between the series high (2024) and low (2016) is 372.8 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was +70.7% in 2017.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Tanzania ranks 2 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Vietnam (306.2 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 12.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024Peak | 528.3 | +70% |
| 2023 | 310.8 | +29.4% |
| 2022 | 240.2 | +13.9% |
| 2021 | 210.8 | −9.4% |
| 2020 | 232.7 | +3.4% |
| 2019 | 225.1 | −28.3% |
| 2018 | 313.8 | +18.3% |
| 2017 | 265.2 | +70.7% |
| 2016 Trough | 155.4 | −21.5% |
| 2015 | 197.9 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Tanzania 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 growth, supply chain performance, processing capacity, export potential, and the overall development of Tanzania’s cashew industry. Based on the validated data, Tanzania recorded significant fluctuations in production levels while demonstrating a strong overall upward trend during the study period. Production declined from 197.93 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 155.42 thousand tonnes in 2016 before increasing substantially to 265.24 thousand tonnes in 2017. Output continued growing to 313.83 thousand tonnes in 2018, reflecting improved agricultural performance and expanding production capacity. However, production declined to 225.11 thousand tonnes in 2019 before recovering moderately to 232.68 thousand tonnes in 2020. Output decreased slightly to 210.79 thousand tonnes in 2021 but regained momentum by reaching 240.16 thousand tonnes in 2022. Production increased further to 310.79 thousand tonnes in 2023 and achieved a study-period high of 528.26 thousand tonnes in 2024, indicating strong recent expansion in Tanzania’s cashew production sector.
Overall, the dataset highlights Tanzania’s growing importance in global cashew production, supported by substantial increases in agricultural output, improved cultivation practices, and expanding production capacity. The significant rise recorded in 2024 reflects strengthening sector performance and increased potential for value addition, processing development, and export growth. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, agricultural productivity, market development, and long-term industry dynamics. It supports year-over-year analysis, regional benchmarking, production forecasting, investment assessment, and strategic decision-making. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, researchers, and agribusiness stakeholders can utilize the dataset to evaluate production opportunities, improve farming efficiency, enhance processing infrastructure, strengthen supply chain resilience, optimize export strategies, attract investment, and support sustainable growth across Tanzania’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).
Tanzania Cashew Nut Production was 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, up 70% on 2023.
Tanzania Cashew Nut Production moved from 197.9 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (+166.9%), an average of +11.5% a year. The series high was 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the low 155.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
The highest value was 528.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 and the lowest was 155.4 Thousand Tonnes in 2016.
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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