– Cashew Nut Production refers to the total quantity of cashew nuts harvested and produced within a country during a specified period, measured in tonnes.
Vietnam Cashew Nut Production was 306.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 11.9% on 2023. The Vietnam Cashew Nut Production dataset provides a comprehensive assessment of the country’s cashew cultivation performance and agricultural industry development between 2015 and 2024. Measured in Thousand Tonnes, the dataset serves as an important benchmark for evaluating cashew farming productivity, crop output, agricultural capacity, supply chain performance, and the overall growth of Vietnam’s cashew industry.
Vietnam Cashew Nut Production moved from 352 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 306.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−13%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 399.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 215.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The gap between the series high (2021) and low (2017) is 183.5 Thousand Tonnes. The sharpest single-year move was −29.3% in 2017.
Among the 18 countries in this dataset, Vietnam ranks 3 for 2024, behind India (794.9 Thousand Tonnes) and Tanzania (528.3 Thousand Tonnes). It accounts for 7.2% 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 | 306.2 | −11.9% |
| 2023 | 347.6 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | 328.8 | −17.7% |
| 2021Peak | 399.3 | +14.6% |
| 2020 | 348.5 | +21.8% |
| 2019 | 286 | +7.4% |
| 2018 | 266.4 | +23.5% |
| 2017 Trough | 215.8 | −29.3% |
| 2016 | 305.3 | −13.3% |
| 2015 | 352 | — |
Regional context
Cashew Nut Production by country, 2024, Thousand Tonnes. Vietnam 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).
Based on the validated data, Vietnam experienced notable fluctuations in cashew nut production throughout the study period, reflecting changing agricultural conditions and production cycles. Production declined from 352.03 thousand tonnes in 2015 to 305.27 thousand tonnes in 2016 and further decreased to 215.76 thousand tonnes in 2017, representing the lowest production level during the initial period. Output recovered to 266.39 thousand tonnes in 2018 and increased to 286.05 thousand tonnes in 2019. Production continued improving to 348.50 thousand tonnes in 2020 and reached a study-period high of 399.31 thousand tonnes in 2021. However, output declined to 328.83 thousand tonnes in 2022, followed by a slight recovery to 347.63 thousand tonnes in 2023 before decreasing to 306.19 thousand tonnes in 2024. Overall, the dataset highlights Vietnam’s strong position as a major cashew producer, supported by significant production capacity despite annual fluctuations. The dataset provides valuable insights into production trends, industry performance, and agricultural development. It supports benchmarking against global producers, production forecasting, market analysis, and strategic planning. Farmers, policymakers, exporters, processors, investors, and researchers can utilize the dataset to assess production trends, improve cultivation efficiency, strengthen processing networks, optimize supply chains, identify investment opportunities, and support sustainable growth across Vietnam’s cashew nut industry.
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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).
Vietnam Cashew Nut Production was 306.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024, down 11.9% on 2023.
Vietnam Cashew Nut Production moved from 352 Thousand Tonnes in 2015 to 306.2 Thousand Tonnes in 2024 (−13%), an average of −1.5% a year. The series high was 399.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the low 215.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
The highest value was 399.3 Thousand Tonnes in 2021 and the lowest was 215.8 Thousand Tonnes in 2017.
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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