Cashew nut production in China
China: Cashew nut production was 224.4 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nut production in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.
Analysis
In 2024, cashew nut production in China stood at 224.4 tonnes.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nut production in China peaked at 8,000 tonnes in 1988 and was at its lowest, 189 tonnes, in 2015.
China ranks 32nd of 35 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2,572 tonnes | 2,000 tonnes | 3,000 tonnes | 9 |
| 1970s | 4,485 tonnes | 3,250 tonnes | 5,500 tonnes | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,360 tonnes | 1,500 tonnes | 8,000 tonnes | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,095 tonnes | 700 tonnes | 1,565 tonnes | 10 |
| 2000s | 754.7 tonnes | 390 tonnes | 1,208 tonnes | 10 |
| 2010s | 303.47 tonnes | 189 tonnes | 569.7 tonnes | 10 |
| 2020s | 224.48 tonnes | 222.65 tonnes | 226.05 tonnes | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nut production in China?
- Cashew nut production in China was 224.4 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 China?
- The highest recorded value was 8,000 tonnes in 1988.
- What is the lowest cashew nut production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 189 tonnes in 2015.
- How does China rank for cashew nut production?
- China ranks 32nd out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nut production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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.