Cashew nuts, in shell — Area harvested in China

China: Cashew nuts, in shell — Area harvested was 206 ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
206 ha
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 36 countries
All-time high
16,000 ha
in 1987
All-time low
160 ha
in 2013
Years of data
40
1985–2024

Cashew nuts, in shell — Area harvested in China, 1985–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k1985200420241985: 12.0k ha1986: 14.0k ha1987: 16.0k ha1988: 16.0k ha1989: 1.0k ha1990: 1.5k ha1991: 3.0k ha1992: 2.8k ha1993: 3.5k ha1994: 4.0k ha1995: 4.9k ha1996: 5.0k ha1997: 6.0k ha1998: 6.2k ha1999: 5.3k ha2000: 3.2k ha2001: 2.3k ha2002: 2.7k ha2003: 2.5k ha2004: 2.1k ha2005: 1.6k ha2006: 1.6k ha2007: 1.6k ha2008: 1.6k ha2009: 1.6k ha2010: 862 ha2011: 443 ha2012: 246 ha2013: 160 ha2014: 230 ha2015: 200 ha2016: 197 ha2017: 214 ha2018: 204 ha2019: 205 ha2020: 207 ha2021: 205 ha2022: 206 ha2023: 206 ha2024: 206 ha

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in ha.

Analysis

In 2024, cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested in China stood at 206 ha.

That represents a change of down 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested in China peaked at 16,000 ha in 1987 and was at its lowest, 160 ha, in 2013.

China ranks 33rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 11,800 ha 1,000 ha 16,000 ha 5
1990s 4,220 ha 1,500 ha 6,200 ha 10
2000s 2,087 ha 1,600 ha 3,200 ha 10
2010s 296.1 ha 160 ha 862 ha 10
2020s 206 ha 205 ha 207 ha 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 30 El Salvador 1,468 ha compare
  2. 31 Mexico 817 ha compare
  3. 32 Peru 468 ha compare
  4. 33 China, mainland 206 ha compare
  5. 35 Malawi 100 ha compare
  6. 36 Belize 0 ha compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested in China?
Cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested in China was 206 ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 16,000 ha in 1987.
What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 160 ha in 2013.
How does China rank for cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested?
China ranks 33rd out of 36 countries with data for 2024.
Is cashew nuts, in shell — area harvested rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Area harvested. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Cashew nuts, in shell — Area harvested
Unit
ha
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
53 places, 2,910 data points, 1961–2024
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