Cashew nuts, in shell production in Mali
In 2024 Mali produced 76,571 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 14th largest in the world (1.81% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 6.3%. The record was 167,621 t in 2018. Area harvested: 69,309 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 76,571 t
- World rank
- 14 of 34
- 10-year change
- +6.3%
- Record
- 167,621 t
- 2018
Cashew nuts, in shell in Mali, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mali compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.8%
- 2.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 0.6 (+81%)
- kg per person
- 3.13
- world 0.52
- 10-year change
- +6.3%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Guinea-Bissau | 90,229 | 2.1% |
| 13 | Nigeria | 80,944 | 1.9% |
| 14 | Mali | 76,571 | 1.8% |
| 15 | Guinea | 61,471 | 1.4% |
| 16 | Colombia | 56,972 | 1.3% |
Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Mali is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 76,571 | +1.8% | 69,309 | 1.10 |
| 2023 | 75,185 | +5.7% | 69,161 | 1.09 |
| 2022 | 71,152 | −5.5% | 72,959 | 0.98 |
| 2021 | 75,327 | +1.8% | 49,921 | 1.51 |
| 2020 | 73,995 | −56% | 40,583 | 1.82 |
| 2019 | 167,621 | 0.0% | 40,009 | 4.19 |
| 2018 | 167,621 | +40% | 40,009 | 4.19 |
| 2017 | 119,761 | +69% | 39,281 | 3.05 |
| 2016 | 70,891 | +7.9% | 28,625 | 2.48 |
| 2015 | 65,699 | −8.8% | 29,700 | 2.21 |
| 2014 | 72,009 | +82% | 36,174 | 1.99 |
| 2013 | 39,498 | −9.9% | 29,053 | 1.36 |
| 2012 | 43,823 | +16% | 32,196 | 1.36 |
| 2011 | 37,652 | +7.2% | 21,916 | 1.72 |
| 2010 | 35,111 | +5.8% | 20,396 | 1.72 |
| 2009 | 33,196 | +5.6% | 20,013 | 1.66 |
| 2008 | 31,440 | +5.8% | 19,698 | 1.60 |
| 2007 | 29,722 | +6.1% | 19,383 | 1.53 |
| 2006 | 28,012 | +6.5% | 19,046 | 1.47 |
| 2005 | 26,305 | +6.9% | 18,569 | 1.42 |
| 2004 | 24,599 | +7.5% | 17,616 | 1.40 |
| 2003 | 22,892 | −0.1% | 16,539 | 1.38 |
| 2002 | 22,923 | +8.6% | 16,614 | 1.38 |
| 2001 | 21,106 | +9.6% | 15,346 | 1.38 |
| 2000 | 19,252 | +11% | 14,042 | 1.37 |
| 1999 | 17,397 | +12% | 12,730 | 1.37 |
| 1998 | 15,542 | +14% | 11,409 | 1.36 |
| 1997 | 13,687 | +16% | 10,080 | 1.36 |
| 1996 | 11,833 | +19% | 8,743 | 1.35 |
| 1995 | 9,978 | +23% | 7,397 | 1.35 |
| 1994 | 8,125 | +30% | 6,042 | 1.34 |
| 1993 | 6,271 | +42% | 4,679 | 1.34 |
| 1992 | 4,417 | +72% | 3,307 | 1.34 |
| 1991 | 2,564 | — | 1,926 | 1.33 |
| 1990 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — | — | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — | — | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 3,788 t USD 4.0 m
- Exporter rank
- 17 of 54
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of cashew nuts, in shell in Mali?
Mali produced 76,571 t in 2024, 1.8% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mali rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?
Mali ranked 14th of 34 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Côte d'Ivoire with 22.3% of the world total.
How has the production of cashew nuts, in shell in Mali changed?
It rose by 6.3% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 167,621 t in 2018.
What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Mali?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (76,571 t from 69,309 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Mali export or import cashew nuts, in shell?
In 2024 Mali reported exports of 3,788 t (USD 4.0 m) and no imports, according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.