Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya
Kenya: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 3,562 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 USD.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya is 3,562 1000 USD, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.3% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya peaked at 11,234 1000 USD in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1,061 1000 USD, in 1994.
That places Kenya 14th out of 24 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4,362 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 3,104 1000 USD | -28.8% |
| 1993 | 1,081 1000 USD | -65.2% |
| 1994 | 1,061 1000 USD | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 1,090 1000 USD | +2.7% |
| 1996 | 2,611 1000 USD | +139.5% |
| 1997 | 2,515 1000 USD | -3.7% |
| 1998 | 4,038 1000 USD | +60.6% |
| 1999 | 2,589 1000 USD | -35.9% |
| 2000 | 2,430 1000 USD | -6.1% |
| 2001 | 2,026 1000 USD | -16.6% |
| 2002 | 1,631 1000 USD | -19.5% |
| 2003 | 1,862 1000 USD | +14.2% |
| 2004 | 2,400 1000 USD | +28.9% |
| 2005 | 2,920 1000 USD | +21.7% |
| 2006 | 3,685 1000 USD | +26.2% |
| 2007 | 4,623 1000 USD | +25.5% |
| 2008 | 5,633 1000 USD | +21.8% |
| 2009 | 4,545 1000 USD | -19.3% |
| 2010 | 4,442 1000 USD | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 7,070 1000 USD | +59.2% |
| 2012 | 11,234 1000 USD | +58.9% |
| 2013 | 10,002 1000 USD | -11.0% |
| 2014 | 10,010 1000 USD | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 11,218 1000 USD | +12.1% |
| 2016 | 8,597 1000 USD | -23.4% |
| 2017 | 6,605 1000 USD | -23.2% |
| 2018 | 5,572 1000 USD | -15.6% |
| 2019 | 5,481 1000 USD | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 5,699 1000 USD | +4.0% |
| 2021 | 4,172 1000 USD | -26.8% |
| 2022 | 3,535 1000 USD | -15.3% |
| 2023 | 3,229 1000 USD | -8.7% |
| 2024 | 3,562 1000 USD | +10.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 3,562 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,915 1000 USD, 60% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 3,562 1000 USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,631 1000 USD, 54% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,495 1000 USD | 1,061 1000 USD | 4,362 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,176 1000 USD | 1,631 1000 USD | 5,633 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 8,023 1000 USD | 4,442 1000 USD | 11,234 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,039 1000 USD | 3,229 1000 USD | 5,699 1000 USD | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya was 3,562 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 11,234 1000 USD in 2012.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,061 1000 USD in 1994.
- How does Kenya rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Kenya ranks 14th out of 24 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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 (current thousand US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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