Cashew nuts, in shell — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs): Cashew nuts, in shell — Production was 2.30 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.30 million t
Change on year
down 3.9%
Rank
3rd
of 15 groups
All-time high
2.40 million t
in 2023
All-time low
97,746 t
in 1983
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Cashew nuts, in shell — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for cashew nuts, in shell — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) is 2.30 million t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 67.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) peaked at 2.40 million t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 97,746 t, in 1983.

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

Cashew nuts, in shell — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), year by year

Annual values for Cashew nuts, in shell — Production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs), 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 171,565 t —
1962 195,908 t +14.2%
1963 214,667 t +9.6%
1964 246,694 t +14.9%
1965 237,539 t -3.7%
1966 226,707 t -4.6%
1967 210,403 t -7.2%
1968 300,851 t +43.0%
1969 268,260 t -10.8%
1970 326,046 t +21.5%
1971 360,507 t +10.6%
1972 350,248 t -2.8%
1973 415,485 t +18.6%
1974 366,471 t -11.8%
1975 339,877 t -7.3%
1976 248,769 t -26.8%
1977 236,937 t -4.8%
1978 185,880 t -21.5%
1979 162,606 t -12.5%
1980 148,840 t -8.5%
1981 173,032 t +16.3%
1982 140,982 t -18.5%
1983 97,746 t -30.7%
1984 101,715 t +4.1%
1985 104,467 t +2.7%
1986 102,663 t -1.7%
1987 107,566 t +4.8%
1988 127,863 t +18.9%
1989 150,705 t +17.9%
1990 112,606 t -25.3%
1991 138,251 t +22.8%
1992 183,164 t +32.5%
1993 157,699 t -13.9%
1994 161,734 t +2.6%
1995 222,574 t +37.6%
1996 289,812 t +30.2%
1997 279,373 t -3.6%
1998 341,023 t +22.1%
1999 414,528 t +21.6%
2000 422,112 t +1.8%
2001 461,196 t +9.3%
2002 420,405 t -8.8%
2003 441,812 t +5.1%
2004 490,553 t +11.0%
2005 605,793 t +23.5%
2006 627,783 t +3.6%
2007 694,858 t +10.7%
2008 845,366 t +21.7%
2009 822,725 t -2.7%
2010 883,837 t +7.4%
2011 1.16 million t +30.9%
2012 1.18 million t +2.0%
2013 1.36 million t +15.7%
2014 1.37 million t +0.7%
2015 1.60 million t +16.4%
2016 1.49 million t -6.9%
2017 1.70 million t +14.3%
2018 1.86 million t +9.4%
2019 1.68 million t -9.5%
2020 1.82 million t +8.4%
2021 1.93 million t +5.7%
2022 2.11 million t +9.5%
2023 2.40 million t +13.4%
2024 2.30 million t -3.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 230,288 t 171,565 t 300,851 t 9
1970s 299,283 t 162,606 t 415,485 t 10
1980s 125,558 t 97,746 t 173,032 t 10
1990s 230,076 t 112,606 t 414,528 t 10
2000s 583,260 t 420,405 t 845,366 t 10
2010s 1.43 million t 883,837 t 1.86 million t 10
2020s 2.11 million t 1.82 million t 2.40 million t 5

Countries ranked near Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)

  1. 1 India 794,910 t compare
  2. 2 Ghana 218,576 t compare
  3. 3 Benin 212,624 t compare
  4. 3 United Republic of Tanzania 528,262 t compare
  5. 4 Brazil 159,212 t compare
  6. 4 Viet Nam 306,185 t compare
  7. 5 Burkina Faso 147,617 t compare
  8. 6 Côte d'Ivoire 944,673 t compare
  9. 6 Mozambique 142,250 t compare

See the full ranking of 54 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cashew nuts, in shell — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Cashew nuts, in shell — production in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) was 2.30 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — production recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The highest recorded value was 2.40 million t in 2023.
What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — production recorded in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
The lowest recorded value was 97,746 t in 1983.
How does Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) rank for cashew nuts, in shell — production?
Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) ranks 3rd out of 15 groups with data for 2024.
Is cashew nuts, in shell — production rising or falling in Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs)?
Over the last ten years it is up 67.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Net Food Importing Developing Countries (NFIDCs) data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Cashew nuts, in shell — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
54 places, 3,138 data points, 1961–2024
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