Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Nigeria
Nigeria: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 2,914 1000 USD in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Nigeria, 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 Nigeria is 2,914 1000 USD, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is down 61.3% on the previous year and down 93.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria peaked at 651,325 1000 USD in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2,914 1000 USD, in 2024.
That places Nigeria 15th 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 Nigeria, year by year
| Year | 1000 USD | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31,884 1000 USD | — |
| 1992 | 25,284 1000 USD | -20.7% |
| 1993 | 53,597 1000 USD | +112.0% |
| 1994 | 35,975 1000 USD | -32.9% |
| 1995 | 34,764 1000 USD | -3.4% |
| 1996 | 51,819 1000 USD | +49.1% |
| 1997 | 63,977 1000 USD | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 72,022 1000 USD | +12.6% |
| 1999 | 209,030 1000 USD | +190.2% |
| 2000 | 222,948 1000 USD | +6.7% |
| 2001 | 271,170 1000 USD | +21.6% |
| 2002 | 334,354 1000 USD | +23.3% |
| 2003 | 303,312 1000 USD | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 274,498 1000 USD | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 337,072 1000 USD | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 404,720 1000 USD | +20.1% |
| 2007 | 391,511 1000 USD | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 651,325 1000 USD | +66.4% |
| 2009 | 328,289 1000 USD | -49.6% |
| 2010 | 383,278 1000 USD | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 248,668 1000 USD | -35.1% |
| 2012 | 197,651 1000 USD | -20.5% |
| 2013 | 86,966 1000 USD | -56.0% |
| 2014 | 45,210 1000 USD | -48.0% |
| 2015 | 30,776 1000 USD | -31.9% |
| 2016 | 19,425 1000 USD | -36.9% |
| 2017 | 14,610 1000 USD | -24.8% |
| 2018 | 15,367 1000 USD | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 15,509 1000 USD | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 13,857 1000 USD | -10.7% |
| 2021 | 11,288 1000 USD | -18.5% |
| 2022 | 11,788 1000 USD | +4.4% |
| 2023 | 7,536 1000 USD | -36.1% |
| 2024 | 2,914 1000 USD | -61.3% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 2,914 1000 USD is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5,915 1000 USD, 49% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 2,914 1000 USD is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,631 1000 USD, 44% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 64,261 1000 USD | 25,284 1000 USD | 209,030 1000 USD | 9 |
| 2000s | 351,920 1000 USD | 222,948 1000 USD | 651,325 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2010s | 105,746 1000 USD | 14,610 1000 USD | 383,278 1000 USD | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,477 1000 USD | 2,914 1000 USD | 13,857 1000 USD | 5 |
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More agriculture & rural data for Nigeria
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 2.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2298 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 281.32 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -0.1218 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3622 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.0% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.0% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.4% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Nigeria was 2,914 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 651,325 1000 USD in 2008.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,914 1000 USD in 2024.
- How does Nigeria rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Nigeria ranks 15th out of 24 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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