Cashew nuts, in shell — Yield in China
China: Cashew nuts, in shell — Yield was 1,091 kg/ha in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Yield in China, 1985–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in kg/ha.
Analysis
In 2024, cashew nuts, in shell — yield in China stood at 1,091 kg/ha.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — yield in China peaked at 1,769 kg/ha in 2013 and was at its lowest, 188.4 kg/ha, in 1995.
That places China 15th out of 32 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 — Yield in China, year by year
| Year | kg/ha | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 541.7 kg/ha | — |
| 1986 | 514.3 kg/ha | -5.1% |
| 1987 | 487.5 kg/ha | -5.2% |
| 1988 | 500 kg/ha | +2.6% |
| 1989 | 1,500 kg/ha | +200.0% |
| 1990 | 666.7 kg/ha | -55.6% |
| 1991 | 266.7 kg/ha | -60.0% |
| 1992 | 249.9 kg/ha | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 242.9 kg/ha | -2.8% |
| 1994 | 250 kg/ha | +2.9% |
| 1995 | 188.4 kg/ha | -24.6% |
| 1996 | 240 kg/ha | +27.4% |
| 1997 | 260.8 kg/ha | +8.7% |
| 1998 | 220.2 kg/ha | -15.6% |
| 1999 | 291.9 kg/ha | +32.6% |
| 2000 | 368.4 kg/ha | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 486.1 kg/ha | +31.9% |
| 2002 | 384.1 kg/ha | -21.0% |
| 2003 | 483.2 kg/ha | +25.8% |
| 2004 | 293.3 kg/ha | -39.3% |
| 2005 | 243.8 kg/ha | -16.9% |
| 2006 | 261.3 kg/ha | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 306.9 kg/ha | +17.5% |
| 2008 | 303 kg/ha | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 364.2 kg/ha | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 661.1 kg/ha | +81.5% |
| 2011 | 1,012 kg/ha | +53.2% |
| 2012 | 1,445 kg/ha | +42.7% |
| 2013 | 1,769 kg/ha | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 1,156 kg/ha | -34.6% |
| 2015 | 945 kg/ha | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 1,251 kg/ha | +32.4% |
| 2017 | 1,092 kg/ha | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 1,044 kg/ha | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 1,127 kg/ha | +8.0% |
| 2020 | 1,084 kg/ha | -3.8% |
| 2021 | 1,085 kg/ha | +0.1% |
| 2022 | 1,098 kg/ha | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 1,089 kg/ha | -0.9% |
| 2024 | 1,091 kg/ha | +0.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 1,091 kg/ha is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,118 kg/ha, 98% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- China's 1,091 kg/ha is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,349 kg/ha, 81% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cashew nuts, in shell — Yield in China changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +200.0% | 500 kg/ha | 1,500 kg/ha |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 708.7 kg/ha | 487.5 kg/ha | 1,500 kg/ha | 5 |
| 1990s | 287.75 kg/ha | 188.4 kg/ha | 666.7 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2000s | 349.43 kg/ha | 243.8 kg/ha | 486.1 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,150 kg/ha | 661.1 kg/ha | 1,769 kg/ha | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,089 kg/ha | 1,084 kg/ha | 1,098 kg/ha | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0666 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 923.03 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.3366 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 6.7% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 6.7% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.7% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — yield in China?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — yield in China was 1,091 kg/ha in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — yield recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1,769 kg/ha in 2013.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — yield recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 188.4 kg/ha in 1995.
- How does China rank for cashew nuts, in shell — yield?
- China ranks 15th out of 32 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — yield rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Yield. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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