Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Africa

Africa: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 777,403 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
777,403 1000 USD
Change on year
down 11.9%
Rank
3rd
of 15 groups
All-time high
882,630 1000 USD
in 2023
All-time low
27,509 1000 USD
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Africa, 1961–2024

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Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.

Analysis

In 2024, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Africa stood at 777,403 1000 USD.

That represents a change of down 11.9% on the previous year and up 55.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Africa peaked at 882,630 1000 USD in 2023 and was at its lowest, 27,509 1000 USD, in 1961.

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

Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Africa, year by year

Annual values for Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$) in Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year 1000 USD Change
1961 27,509 1000 USD
1962 31,814 1000 USD +15.6%
1963 39,945 1000 USD +25.6%
1964 43,480 1000 USD +8.8%
1965 40,880 1000 USD -6.0%
1966 38,700 1000 USD -5.3%
1967 36,467 1000 USD -5.8%
1968 51,629 1000 USD +41.6%
1969 45,547 1000 USD -11.8%
1970 57,223 1000 USD +25.6%
1971 59,638 1000 USD +4.2%
1972 56,661 1000 USD -5.0%
1973 65,513 1000 USD +15.6%
1974 61,235 1000 USD -6.5%
1975 59,094 1000 USD -3.5%
1976 49,733 1000 USD -15.8%
1977 47,212 1000 USD -5.1%
1978 42,996 1000 USD -8.9%
1979 36,829 1000 USD -14.3%
1980 36,741 1000 USD -0.2%
1981 38,015 1000 USD +3.5%
1982 34,912 1000 USD -8.2%
1983 29,832 1000 USD -14.6%
1984 29,785 1000 USD -0.2%
1985 31,250 1000 USD +4.9%
1986 35,369 1000 USD +13.2%
1987 35,920 1000 USD +1.6%
1988 42,946 1000 USD +19.6%
1989 47,044 1000 USD +9.5%
1990 37,629 1000 USD -20.0%
1991 44,783 1000 USD +19.0%
1992 56,314 1000 USD +25.7%
1993 51,401 1000 USD -8.7%
1994 53,938 1000 USD +4.9%
1995 69,175 1000 USD +28.2%
1996 89,323 1000 USD +29.1%
1997 86,256 1000 USD -3.4%
1998 104,637 1000 USD +21.3%
1999 203,915 1000 USD +94.9%
2000 218,094 1000 USD +7.0%
2001 231,247 1000 USD +6.0%
2002 242,453 1000 USD +4.8%
2003 250,405 1000 USD +3.3%
2004 275,424 1000 USD +10.0%
2005 330,219 1000 USD +19.9%
2006 344,567 1000 USD +4.3%
2007 363,580 1000 USD +5.5%
2008 387,911 1000 USD +6.7%
2009 426,874 1000 USD +10.0%
2010 476,734 1000 USD +11.7%
2011 565,081 1000 USD +18.5%
2012 448,649 1000 USD -20.6%
2013 510,391 1000 USD +13.8%
2014 498,654 1000 USD -2.3%
2015 555,590 1000 USD +11.4%
2016 560,663 1000 USD +0.9%
2017 598,344 1000 USD +6.7%
2018 639,372 1000 USD +6.9%
2019 628,278 1000 USD -1.7%
2020 685,052 1000 USD +9.0%
2021 744,358 1000 USD +8.7%
2022 816,419 1000 USD +9.7%
2023 882,630 1000 USD +8.1%
2024 777,403 1000 USD -11.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 39,552 1000 USD 27,509 1000 USD 51,629 1000 USD 9
1970s 53,613 1000 USD 36,829 1000 USD 65,513 1000 USD 10
1980s 36,181 1000 USD 29,785 1000 USD 47,044 1000 USD 10
1990s 79,737 1000 USD 37,629 1000 USD 203,915 1000 USD 10
2000s 307,077 1000 USD 218,094 1000 USD 426,874 1000 USD 10
2010s 548,176 1000 USD 448,649 1000 USD 639,372 1000 USD 10
2020s 781,172 1000 USD 685,052 1000 USD 882,630 1000 USD 5

Countries ranked near Africa

  1. 1 India 1.07 million 1000 USD compare
  2. 2 Burkina Faso 293,841 1000 USD compare
  3. 3 Brazil 130,402 1000 USD compare
  4. 4 Indonesia 111,890 1000 USD compare
  5. 5 Philippines 89,777 1000 USD compare
  6. 6 Guinea 65,936 1000 USD compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Africa?
Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Africa was 777,403 1000 USD 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 Africa?
The highest recorded value was 882,630 1000 USD in 2023.
What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 27,509 1000 USD in 1961.
How does Africa rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
Africa ranks 3rd out of 15 groups with data for 2024.
Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 55.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Africa 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 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value (constant 2014-2016 thousand US$)
Unit
1000 USD
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
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Coverage
43 places, 2,476 data points, 1961–2024
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