Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 6.08 million 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6.08 million 1000 SLC
Change on year
up 7.6%
World rank
6th
of 23 countries
All-time high
15.45 million 1000 SLC
in 2018
All-time low
376,387 1000 SLC
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Sri Lanka, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 6.08 million 1000 SLC for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 175.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Sri Lanka peaked at 15.45 million 1000 SLC in 2018 and was at its lowest, 376,387 1000 SLC, in 1963.
Sri Lanka ranks 6th of 23 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1.46 million 1000 SLC | — |
| 1962 | 1.22 million 1000 SLC | -17.0% |
| 1963 | 376,387 1000 SLC | -69.0% |
| 1964 | 935,789 1000 SLC | +148.6% |
| 1965 | 3.04 million 1000 SLC | +224.7% |
| 1966 | 2.29 million 1000 SLC | -24.8% |
| 1967 | 1.92 million 1000 SLC | -16.2% |
| 1968 | 1.86 million 1000 SLC | -3.1% |
| 1969 | 808,025 1000 SLC | -56.5% |
| 1970 | 956,508 1000 SLC | +18.4% |
| 1971 | 1.07 million 1000 SLC | +11.9% |
| 1972 | 963,414 1000 SLC | -10.0% |
| 1973 | 1.78 million 1000 SLC | +84.9% |
| 1974 | 1.72 million 1000 SLC | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 1.50 million 1000 SLC | -12.9% |
| 1976 | 1.71 million 1000 SLC | +14.3% |
| 1977 | 1.88 million 1000 SLC | +9.9% |
| 1978 | 2.77 million 1000 SLC | +47.2% |
| 1979 | 3.06 million 1000 SLC | +10.5% |
| 1980 | 2.85 million 1000 SLC | -6.7% |
| 1981 | 2.79 million 1000 SLC | -2.1% |
| 1982 | 2.79 million 1000 SLC | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1.43 million 1000 SLC | -48.8% |
| 1984 | 1.42 million 1000 SLC | -0.7% |
| 1985 | 3.28 million 1000 SLC | +131.1% |
| 1986 | 3.09 million 1000 SLC | -5.9% |
| 1987 | 3.17 million 1000 SLC | +2.7% |
| 1988 | 3.76 million 1000 SLC | +18.6% |
| 1989 | 3.37 million 1000 SLC | -10.3% |
| 1990 | 3.11 million 1000 SLC | -7.9% |
| 1991 | 2.94 million 1000 SLC | -5.6% |
| 1992 | 2.76 million 1000 SLC | -5.9% |
| 1993 | 2.59 million 1000 SLC | -6.3% |
| 1994 | 2.35 million 1000 SLC | -9.3% |
| 1995 | 1.76 million 1000 SLC | -25.0% |
| 1996 | 1.86 million 1000 SLC | +5.9% |
| 1997 | 1.66 million 1000 SLC | -11.1% |
| 1998 | 2.43 million 1000 SLC | +46.5% |
| 1999 | 1.80 million 1000 SLC | -26.0% |
| 2000 | 1.59 million 1000 SLC | -11.3% |
| 2001 | 1.83 million 1000 SLC | +15.2% |
| 2002 | 1.84 million 1000 SLC | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 1.90 million 1000 SLC | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 2.12 million 1000 SLC | +11.7% |
| 2005 | 2.14 million 1000 SLC | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 2.35 million 1000 SLC | +9.8% |
| 2007 | 2.43 million 1000 SLC | +3.5% |
| 2008 | 2.46 million 1000 SLC | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 2.34 million 1000 SLC | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 2.41 million 1000 SLC | +3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.38 million 1000 SLC | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 2.25 million 1000 SLC | -5.5% |
| 2013 | 2.22 million 1000 SLC | -1.3% |
| 2014 | 2.20 million 1000 SLC | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 4.71 million 1000 SLC | +114.1% |
| 2016 | 6.39 million 1000 SLC | +35.6% |
| 2017 | 6.97 million 1000 SLC | +9.1% |
| 2018 | 15.45 million 1000 SLC | +121.7% |
| 2019 | 12.10 million 1000 SLC | -21.7% |
| 2020 | 11.62 million 1000 SLC | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 3.57 million 1000 SLC | -69.3% |
| 2022 | 6.39 million 1000 SLC | +79.1% |
| 2023 | 5.65 million 1000 SLC | -11.6% |
| 2024 | 6.08 million 1000 SLC | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.54 million 1000 SLC | 376,387 1000 SLC | 3.04 million 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 1970s | 1.74 million 1000 SLC | 956,508 1000 SLC | 3.06 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.80 million 1000 SLC | 1.42 million 1000 SLC | 3.76 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.32 million 1000 SLC | 1.66 million 1000 SLC | 3.11 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.10 million 1000 SLC | 1.59 million 1000 SLC | 2.46 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.71 million 1000 SLC | 2.20 million 1000 SLC | 15.45 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.66 million 1000 SLC | 3.57 million 1000 SLC | 11.62 million 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sri Lanka
- 3 Burkina Faso 163.27 million 1000 SLC compare
- 4 India 68.32 million 1000 SLC compare
- 5 Madagascar 9.13 million 1000 SLC compare
- 7 Nigeria 4.95 million 1000 SLC compare
- 8 Philippines 4.11 million 1000 SLC compare
- 9 Togo 3.55 million 1000 SLC compare
More agriculture & rural data for Sri Lanka
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 9.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0836 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 418.3 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9172 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7955 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture share gdp 8.36 (2025)
- Value added in the agricultural sector as of gdp vs gdp per capita 8.36 (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 2.7% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 1.9% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Sri Lanka?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Sri Lanka was 6.08 million 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 15.45 million 1000 SLC in 2018.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 376,387 1000 SLC in 1963.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Sri Lanka ranks 6th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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