> In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 2,800 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 25th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record.

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# Cashew nuts, in shell production in Sierra Leone

In 2024 Sierra Leone produced 2,800 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 25th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 13,500 ha, yield 0.2 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.

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Production, 20242,800 t
World rank25 of 34
10-year change—
Record2,800 t2024

## Cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone, 2023–2024 (tonnes)

## Sierra Leone compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%
Yield, t/ha0.2world 0.6 (−66%)
kg per person0.32world 0.52

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 23 | [Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/kenya/) | 7,803 | 0.18% |
| 24 | [Madagascar](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/madagascar/) | 7,504 | 0.18% |
| 25 | **Sierra Leone** | 2,800 | 0.07% |
| 26 | [Peru](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/peru/) | 2,484 | 0.06% |
| 27 | [Angola](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/angola/) | 2,160 | 0.05% |

[Full ranking of 34 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/)

### Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell

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Share of the world total; Sierra Leone is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 2,800 | +0.5% | 13,500 | 0.21 |
| 2023 | 2,785 | — | 13,467 | 0.21 |

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone produced 2,800 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Sierra Leone rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?

Sierra Leone ranked 25th of 34 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Côte d'Ivoire with 22.3% of the world total.

### What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Sierra Leone?

0.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2,800 t from 13,500 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Sierra Leone is estimated by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[Côte d'Ivoire](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/cote-divoire/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/india/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/tanzania/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/vietnam/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/ghana/)[Benin](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/benin/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/brazil/)[Burkina Faso](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/burkina-faso/)[Mozambique](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/mozambique/)[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/indonesia/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/philippines/)[Guinea-Bissau](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/guinea-bissau/)
[All countries producing cashew nuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/cashew-nuts/)

## Other products of Sierra Leone

[Cassava](https://husfarm.com/production/cassava/sierra-leone/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/sierra-leone/)[Oil palm fruit](https://husfarm.com/production/oil-palm-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Sweet potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/sweet-potatoes/sierra-leone/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/sierra-leone/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/sierra-leone/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/sierra-leone/)[Other citrus fruit, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-citrus-fruit/sierra-leone/)[Groundnuts (peanuts)](https://husfarm.com/production/groundnuts/sierra-leone/)[Other fruits, n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-fruits/sierra-leone/)[Cocoa beans](https://husfarm.com/production/cocoa-beans/sierra-leone/)[Yams](https://husfarm.com/production/yams/sierra-leone/)
[Agricultural production in Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/country/sierra-leone/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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