Cashew nuts, in shell production in Tanzania
In 2024 Tanzania produced 528,262 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 3rd largest in the world (12.5% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 306%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 1.3 million ha, yield 0.4 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 528,262 t
- World rank
- 3 of 34
- 10-year change
- +306%
- Record
- 528,262 t
- 2024
Cashew nuts, in shell in Tanzania, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Tanzania compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 12.5%
- 4.4% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 0.4
- world 0.6 (−35%)
- kg per person
- 7.71
- world 0.52
- 10-year change
- +306%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Côte d'Ivoire | 944,673 | 22.3% |
| 2 | India | 794,910 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 528,262 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Vietnam | 306,185 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Ghana | 218,576 | 5.2% |
Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Tanzania is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 528,262 | +70% | 1,325,605 | 0.40 |
| 2023 | 310,787 | +29% | 916,071 | 0.34 |
| 2022 | 240,158 | +14% | 695,792 | 0.35 |
| 2021 | 210,786 | −9.4% | 627,147 | 0.34 |
| 2020 | 232,681 | +3.4% | 611,523 | 0.38 |
| 2019 | 225,106 | −28% | 568,791 | 0.40 |
| 2018 | 313,826 | +18% | 1,222,134 | 0.26 |
| 2017 | 265,238 | +71% | 510,500 | 0.52 |
| 2016 | 155,416 | −21% | 378,199 | 0.41 |
| 2015 | 197,933 | +52% | 483,373 | 0.41 |
| 2014 | 130,124 | +1.7% | 433,746 | 0.30 |
| 2013 | 127,947 | −20% | 410,583 | 0.31 |
| 2012 | 160,000 | +32% | 410,641 | 0.39 |
| 2011 | 121,070 | +63% | 406,597 | 0.30 |
| 2010 | 74,170 | −6.2% | 249,090 | 0.30 |
| 2009 | 79,100 | −41% | 391,350 | 0.20 |
| 2008 | 134,998 | +46% | 199,579 | 0.68 |
| 2007 | 92,600 | +2.5% | 393,070 | 0.24 |
| 2006 | 90,382 | +0.4% | 319,970 | 0.28 |
| 2005 | 89,980 | −3.0% | 161,380 | 0.56 |
| 2004 | 92,810 | +1.6% | 288,520 | 0.32 |
| 2003 | 91,340 | +36% | 260,000 | 0.35 |
| 2002 | 67,380 | −45% | 230,000 | 0.29 |
| 2001 | 122,300 | +0.6% | 190,000 | 0.64 |
| 2000 | 121,600 | +14% | 135,000 | 0.90 |
| 1999 | 106,500 | +14% | 85,433 | 1.25 |
| 1998 | 93,200 | +43% | 80,000 | 1.17 |
| 1997 | 65,400 | −20% | 60,000 | 1.09 |
| 1996 | 81,800 | +29% | 65,000 | 1.26 |
| 1995 | 63,400 | +36% | 60,000 | 1.06 |
| 1994 | 46,700 | +19% | 55,000 | 0.85 |
| 1993 | 39,300 | −4.8% | 55,000 | 0.71 |
| 1992 | 41,300 | +38% | 55,000 | 0.75 |
| 1991 | 29,850 | +75% | 55,000 | 0.54 |
| 1990 | 17,060 | −11% | 35,000 | 0.49 |
| 1989 | 19,260 | −14% | 35,000 | 0.55 |
| 1988 | 22,470 | +22% | 35,000 | 0.64 |
| 1987 | 18,490 | −3.7% | 35,000 | 0.53 |
| 1986 | 19,200 | −41% | 40,000 | 0.48 |
| 1985 | 32,750 | −14% | 58,000 | 0.56 |
| 1984 | 38,100 | +15% | 80,000 | 0.48 |
| 1983 | 33,070 | −23% | 58,000 | 0.57 |
| 1982 | 43,200 | −33% | 73,000 | 0.59 |
| 1981 | 64,000 | +55% | 97,000 | 0.66 |
| 1980 | 41,416 | −28% | 70,000 | 0.59 |
| 1979 | 57,128 | −17% | 96,000 | 0.60 |
| 1978 | 68,478 | −27% | 110,000 | 0.62 |
| 1977 | 93,285 | +12% | 162,000 | 0.58 |
| 1976 | 83,637 | −28% | 135,000 | 0.62 |
| 1975 | 115,840 | −4.8% | 190,000 | 0.61 |
| 1974 | 121,704 | −16% | 200,000 | 0.61 |
| 1973 | 145,080 | +16% | 240,000 | 0.60 |
| 1972 | 125,559 | −0.7% | 200,000 | 0.63 |
| 1971 | 126,409 | +18% | 210,000 | 0.60 |
| 1970 | 107,445 | +12% | 186,000 | 0.58 |
| 1969 | 95,700 | +3.5% | 183,000 | 0.52 |
| 1968 | 92,500 | +10% | 163,000 | 0.57 |
| 1967 | 83,800 | +0.7% | 140,000 | 0.60 |
| 1966 | 83,200 | +9.5% | 120,000 | 0.69 |
| 1965 | 76,000 | +7.0% | 113,000 | 0.67 |
| 1964 | 71,000 | +42% | 100,000 | 0.71 |
| 1963 | 50,000 | −29% | 80,000 | 0.63 |
| 1962 | 70,000 | +40% | 108,000 | 0.65 |
| 1961 | 50,000 | — | 83,000 | 0.60 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 428,295 t USD 542 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania produced 528,262 t in 2024, 12.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Tanzania rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?
Tanzania ranked 3rd 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 Tanzania changed?
It rose by 306% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Tanzania?
0.4 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (528,262 t from 1.3 million ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Tanzania export or import cashew nuts, in shell?
In 2024 Tanzania reported exports of 428,295 t (USD 542 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.