Cashew nuts, in shell production in Mozambique
In 2024 Mozambique produced 142,250 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 9th largest in the world (3.35% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 126%. The record was 240,000 t in 1973. Area harvested: 168,452 ha, yield 0.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 142,250 t
- World rank
- 9 of 34
- 10-year change
- +126%
- Record
- 240,000 t
- 1973
Cashew nuts, in shell in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.4%
- 2.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.8
- world 0.6 (+38%)
- kg per person
- 4.11
- world 0.52
- 10-year change
- +126%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Brazil | 159,212 | 3.8% |
| 8 | Burkina Faso | 147,617 | 3.5% |
| 9 | Mozambique | 142,250 | 3.4% |
| 10 | Indonesia | 141,305 | 3.3% |
| 11 | Philippines | 137,365 | 3.2% |
Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 142,250 | −9.7% | 168,452 | 0.84 |
| 2023 | 157,496 | +8.8% | 186,681 | 0.84 |
| 2022 | 144,823 | +1.0% | 171,820 | 0.84 |
| 2021 | 143,398 | +0.3% | 168,397 | 0.85 |
| 2020 | 143,000 | +2.1% | 167,760 | 0.85 |
| 2019 | 140,000 | +7.7% | 164,861 | 0.85 |
| 2018 | 130,000 | −6.5% | 153,547 | 0.85 |
| 2017 | 139,088 | +34% | 164,541 | 0.85 |
| 2016 | 104,179 | +28% | 124,160 | 0.84 |
| 2015 | 81,240 | +29% | 99,100 | 0.82 |
| 2014 | 63,080 | −24% | 80,000 | 0.79 |
| 2013 | 83,000 | +28% | 95,000 | 0.87 |
| 2012 | 64,731 | −43% | 80,000 | 0.81 |
| 2011 | 112,796 | +17% | 140,000 | 0.81 |
| 2010 | 96,558 | +51% | 110,000 | 0.88 |
| 2009 | 64,000 | −25% | 77,000 | 0.83 |
| 2008 | 85,000 | +14% | 102,000 | 0.83 |
| 2007 | 74,395 | +18% | 90,000 | 0.83 |
| 2006 | 62,821 | −40% | 75,000 | 0.84 |
| 2005 | 104,337 | +143% | 120,000 | 0.87 |
| 2004 | 42,988 | −33% | 60,000 | 0.72 |
| 2003 | 63,818 | +27% | 75,000 | 0.85 |
| 2002 | 50,177 | −13% | 65,000 | 0.77 |
| 2001 | 58,000 | +0.2% | 70,000 | 0.83 |
| 2000 | 57,894 | −1.4% | 69,000 | 0.84 |
| 1999 | 58,720 | +14% | 70,000 | 0.84 |
| 1998 | 51,700 | +19% | 65,000 | 0.80 |
| 1997 | 43,325 | −35% | 60,000 | 0.72 |
| 1996 | 66,510 | +99% | 75,000 | 0.89 |
| 1995 | 33,423 | +45% | 55,000 | 0.61 |
| 1994 | 23,000 | −3.9% | 45,000 | 0.51 |
| 1993 | 23,935 | −56% | 45,000 | 0.53 |
| 1992 | 54,217 | +74% | 85,000 | 0.64 |
| 1991 | 31,134 | +38% | 54,000 | 0.58 |
| 1990 | 22,524 | −55% | 40,000 | 0.56 |
| 1989 | 50,225 | +12% | 85,000 | 0.59 |
| 1988 | 45,000 | +29% | 75,000 | 0.60 |
| 1987 | 35,000 | +17% | 61,000 | 0.57 |
| 1986 | 30,000 | +20% | 52,000 | 0.58 |
| 1985 | 25,000 | +23% | 43,700 | 0.57 |
| 1984 | 20,300 | −43% | 36,000 | 0.56 |
| 1983 | 35,600 | −42% | 63,000 | 0.57 |
| 1982 | 61,000 | −14% | 110,000 | 0.55 |
| 1981 | 71,100 | 0.0% | 130,000 | 0.55 |
| 1980 | 71,100 | +7.7% | 130,000 | 0.55 |
| 1979 | 66,000 | +8.2% | 120,000 | 0.55 |
| 1978 | 61,000 | −33% | 110,000 | 0.55 |
| 1977 | 91,500 | −25% | 150,000 | 0.61 |
| 1976 | 122,000 | −35% | 200,000 | 0.61 |
| 1975 | 188,000 | −12% | 300,000 | 0.63 |
| 1974 | 213,400 | −11% | 340,000 | 0.63 |
| 1973 | 240,000 | +20% | 360,000 | 0.67 |
| 1972 | 200,000 | −1.0% | 320,000 | 0.63 |
| 1971 | 202,000 | +9.8% | 320,000 | 0.63 |
| 1970 | 184,000 | +19% | 290,000 | 0.63 |
| 1969 | 154,200 | −17% | 250,000 | 0.62 |
| 1968 | 185,900 | +84% | 300,000 | 0.62 |
| 1967 | 101,000 | −15% | 180,000 | 0.56 |
| 1966 | 119,000 | −13% | 190,000 | 0.63 |
| 1965 | 136,000 | −13% | 210,000 | 0.65 |
| 1964 | 156,000 | +4.7% | 230,000 | 0.68 |
| 1963 | 149,000 | +38% | 230,000 | 0.65 |
| 1962 | 108,000 | +0.9% | 180,000 | 0.60 |
| 1961 | 107,000 | — | 180,000 | 0.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 88,542 t USD 98.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 7 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique produced 142,250 t in 2024, 3.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?
Mozambique ranked 9th 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 Mozambique changed?
It rose by 126% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 240,000 t in 1973.
What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Mozambique?
0.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (142,250 t from 168,452 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Mozambique export or import cashew nuts, in shell?
In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 88,542 t (USD 98.2 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.