Cashew nuts, in shell production in Vietnam
In 2024 Vietnam produced 306,185 t of cashew nuts, in shell, the 4th largest in the world (7.22% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 25%. The record was 399,308 t in 2021. Area harvested: 283,758 ha, yield 1.1 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 306,185 t
- World rank
- 4 of 34
- 10-year change
- +25%
- Record
- 399,308 t
- 2021
Cashew nuts, in shell in Vietnam, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 7.2%
- 8.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.1
- world 0.6 (+77%)
- kg per person
- 3.03
- world 0.52
- 10-year change
- +25%
- world +42%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | India | 794,910 | 18.7% |
| 3 | Tanzania | 528,262 | 12.5% |
| 4 | Vietnam | 306,185 | 7.2% |
| 5 | Ghana | 218,576 | 5.2% |
| 6 | Benin | 212,624 | 5.0% |
Map of world production of cashew nuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 306,185 | −12% | 283,758 | 1.08 |
| 2023 | 347,634 | +5.7% | 285,155 | 1.22 |
| 2022 | 328,827 | −18% | 291,539 | 1.13 |
| 2021 | 399,308 | +15% | 294,901 | 1.35 |
| 2020 | 348,504 | +22% | 280,889 | 1.24 |
| 2019 | 286,047 | +7.4% | 278,586 | 1.03 |
| 2018 | 266,388 | +23% | 283,986 | 0.94 |
| 2017 | 215,765 | −29% | 283,791 | 0.76 |
| 2016 | 305,268 | −13% | 281,047 | 1.09 |
| 2015 | 352,029 | +44% | 280,268 | 1.26 |
| 2014 | 245,003 | −11% | 288,293 | 0.85 |
| 2013 | 275,439 | −12% | 300,856 | 0.92 |
| 2012 | 312,516 | −2.3% | 320,769 | 0.97 |
| 2011 | 319,943 | +2.6% | 331,300 | 0.97 |
| 2010 | 311,744 | +6.8% | 339,400 | 0.92 |
| 2009 | 292,000 | −5.4% | 340,500 | 0.86 |
| 2008 | 308,541 | −1.2% | 321,100 | 0.96 |
| 2007 | 312,425 | +38% | 302,800 | 1.03 |
| 2006 | 227,132 | +11% | 276,800 | 0.82 |
| 2005 | 204,289 | −0.2% | 223,700 | 0.91 |
| 2004 | 204,674 | +24% | 204,300 | 1.00 |
| 2003 | 164,400 | +28% | 184,200 | 0.89 |
| 2002 | 128,817 | +76% | 173,200 | 0.74 |
| 2001 | 73,078 | +8.1% | 149,900 | 0.49 |
| 2000 | 67,599 | +90% | 145,800 | 0.46 |
| 1999 | 35,604 | −33% | 143,700 | 0.25 |
| 1998 | 53,251 | −20% | 144,500 | 0.37 |
| 1997 | 66,905 | +13% | 122,300 | 0.55 |
| 1996 | 59,144 | +17% | 106,000 | 0.56 |
| 1995 | 50,585 | −2.5% | 92,600 | 0.55 |
| 1994 | 51,885 | +11% | 88,000 | 0.59 |
| 1993 | 46,550 | +96% | 69,100 | 0.67 |
| 1992 | 23,730 | −26% | 32,000 | 0.74 |
| 1991 | 32,000 | −77% | 155,000 | 0.21 |
| 1990 | 140,000 | +40% | 140,000 | 1.00 |
| 1989 | 100,000 | +25% | 110,000 | 0.91 |
| 1988 | 80,000 | −20% | 97,000 | 0.82 |
| 1987 | 100,000 | +25% | 130,000 | 0.77 |
| 1986 | 80,000 | +33% | 115,000 | 0.70 |
| 1985 | 60,000 | +50% | 90,000 | 0.67 |
| 1984 | 40,000 | +100% | 59,000 | 0.68 |
| 1983 | 20,000 | +100% | 30,000 | 0.67 |
| 1982 | 10,000 | +54% | 17,000 | 0.59 |
| 1981 | 6,500 | +16% | 9,500 | 0.68 |
| 1980 | 5,600 | +14% | 8,000 | 0.70 |
| 1979 | 4,900 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 0.70 |
| 1978 | 4,900 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 0.70 |
| 1977 | 4,900 | 0.0% | 7,000 | 0.70 |
| 1976 | 4,900 | +40% | 7,000 | 0.70 |
| 1975 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.70 |
| 1974 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.70 |
| 1973 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.70 |
| 1972 | 3,500 | 0.0% | 5,000 | 0.70 |
| 1971 | 3,500 | +67% | 5,000 | 0.70 |
| 1970 | 2,100 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.70 |
| 1969 | 2,100 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.70 |
| 1968 | 2,100 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.70 |
| 1967 | 2,100 | 0.0% | 3,000 | 0.70 |
| 1966 | 2,100 | +200% | 3,000 | 0.70 |
| 1965 | 700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.70 |
| 1964 | 700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.70 |
| 1963 | 700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.70 |
| 1962 | 700 | 0.0% | 1,000 | 0.70 |
| 1961 | 700 | — | 1,000 | 0.70 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1,960 t USD 5.2 m
- Exporter rank
- 21 of 54
- Imports
- 1.4 million t USD 1.82 bn
- Importer rank
- 1 of 75
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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 306,185 t in 2024, 7.2% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of cashew nuts, in shell?
Vietnam ranked 4th 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 Vietnam changed?
It rose by 25% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +42% for the world. The record was 399,308 t in 2021.
What is the yield of cashew nuts, in shell in Vietnam?
1.1 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (306,185 t from 283,758 ha), against a world average of 0.6 t/ha.
Does Vietnam export or import cashew nuts, in shell?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 1,960 t (USD 5.2 m) and imports of 1.4 million t (USD 1.82 bn), 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.