Cashew nut production in Brazil
Brazil: Cashew nut production was 159,212 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
159,212 tonnes
Change on year
up 24.5%
World rank
7th
of 35 countries
All-time high
243,770 tonnes
in 2006
All-time low
9,643 tonnes
in 1964
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Cashew nut production in Brazil, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
Brazil recorded 159,212 tonnes for cashew nut production in 2024.
That represents a change of up 24.5% on the previous year and up 47.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nut production in Brazil peaked at 243,770 tonnes in 2006 and was at its lowest, 9,643 tonnes, in 1964.
Brazil ranks 7th of 35 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nut production in Brazil, year by year
| Year | tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 9,670 tonnes | — |
| 1962 | 11,987 tonnes | +24.0% |
| 1963 | 13,621 tonnes | +13.6% |
| 1964 | 9,643 tonnes | -29.2% |
| 1965 | 13,789 tonnes | +43.0% |
| 1966 | 13,677 tonnes | -0.8% |
| 1967 | 24,181 tonnes | +76.8% |
| 1968 | 23,683 tonnes | -2.1% |
| 1969 | 23,443 tonnes | -1.0% |
| 1970 | 20,309 tonnes | -13.4% |
| 1971 | 28,602 tonnes | +40.8% |
| 1972 | 35,000 tonnes | +22.4% |
| 1973 | 36,936 tonnes | +5.5% |
| 1974 | 34,901 tonnes | -5.5% |
| 1975 | 20,490 tonnes | -41.3% |
| 1976 | 36,800 tonnes | +79.6% |
| 1977 | 60,000 tonnes | +63.0% |
| 1978 | 77,000 tonnes | +28.3% |
| 1979 | 65,000 tonnes | -15.6% |
| 1980 | 75,000 tonnes | +15.4% |
| 1981 | 74,000 tonnes | -1.3% |
| 1982 | 80,000 tonnes | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 90,000 tonnes | +12.5% |
| 1984 | 74,000 tonnes | -17.8% |
| 1985 | 115,000 tonnes | +55.4% |
| 1986 | 120,000 tonnes | +4.3% |
| 1987 | 75,000 tonnes | -37.5% |
| 1988 | 128,080 tonnes | +70.8% |
| 1989 | 136,130 tonnes | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 107,664 tonnes | -20.9% |
| 1991 | 185,965 tonnes | +72.7% |
| 1992 | 107,955 tonnes | -41.9% |
| 1993 | 77,098 tonnes | -28.6% |
| 1994 | 149,804 tonnes | +94.3% |
| 1995 | 185,229 tonnes | +23.6% |
| 1996 | 167,211 tonnes | -9.7% |
| 1997 | 125,397 tonnes | -25.0% |
| 1998 | 54,124 tonnes | -56.8% |
| 1999 | 145,437 tonnes | +168.7% |
| 2000 | 138,608 tonnes | -4.7% |
| 2001 | 124,073 tonnes | -10.5% |
| 2002 | 164,539 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2003 | 183,094 tonnes | +11.3% |
| 2004 | 187,839 tonnes | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 152,751 tonnes | -18.7% |
| 2006 | 243,770 tonnes | +59.6% |
| 2007 | 140,675 tonnes | -42.3% |
| 2008 | 243,253 tonnes | +72.9% |
| 2009 | 220,505 tonnes | -9.4% |
| 2010 | 104,342 tonnes | -52.7% |
| 2011 | 230,785 tonnes | +121.2% |
| 2012 | 80,630 tonnes | -65.1% |
| 2013 | 109,679 tonnes | +36.0% |
| 2014 | 107,713 tonnes | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 103,363 tonnes | -4.0% |
| 2016 | 74,568 tonnes | -27.9% |
| 2017 | 133,608 tonnes | +79.2% |
| 2018 | 141,386 tonnes | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 138,597 tonnes | -2.0% |
| 2020 | 139,321 tonnes | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 111,012 tonnes | -20.3% |
| 2022 | 147,184 tonnes | +32.6% |
| 2023 | 127,929 tonnes | -13.1% |
| 2024 | 159,212 tonnes | +24.5% |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 159,212 tonnes is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 17,202 tonnes, 9.3× the median. (14 countries reporting)
- Brazil's 159,212 tonnes is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 1,641 tonnes, 97.0× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 15,966 tonnes | 9,643 tonnes | 24,181 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 41,504 tonnes | 20,309 tonnes | 77,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 96,721 tonnes | 74,000 tonnes | 136,130 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 130,588 tonnes | 54,124 tonnes | 185,965 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 179,911 tonnes | 124,073 tonnes | 243,770 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 122,467 tonnes | 74,568 tonnes | 230,785 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 136,932 tonnes | 111,012 tonnes | 159,212 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More reference data data for Brazil
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 13.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 72.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 9.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 139.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 46.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 18.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 405.35 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 699.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 49.04 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nut production in Brazil?
- Cashew nut production in Brazil was 159,212 tonnes in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cashew nut production recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 243,770 tonnes in 2006.
- What is the lowest cashew nut production recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,643 tonnes in 1964.
- How does Brazil rank for cashew nut production?
- Brazil ranks 7th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nut production rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Cashew nut production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Cashew nut production is measured in tonnes.