Cashew nut production in Colombia

Colombia: Cashew nut production was 56,972 tonnes in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
56,972 tonnes
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
16th
of 35 countries
All-time high
77,764 tonnes
in 2022
All-time low
819.5 tonnes
in 2020
Years of data
34
1991–2024

Cashew nut production in Colombia, 1991–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1991200720241991: 7.8k tonnes1992: 7.8k tonnes1993: 7.9k tonnes1994: 8.0k tonnes1995: 8.2k tonnes1996: 8.4k tonnes1997: 8.6k tonnes1998: 8.8k tonnes1999: 8.9k tonnes2000: 9.1k tonnes2001: 9.3k tonnes2002: 9.5k tonnes2003: 9.6k tonnes2004: 9.8k tonnes2005: 10.0k tonnes2006: 10.2k tonnes2007: 10.4k tonnes2008: 10.5k tonnes2009: 10.7k tonnes2010: 6.0k tonnes2011: 7.8k tonnes2012: 5.9k tonnes2013: 4.0k tonnes2014: 6.5k tonnes2015: 6.3k tonnes2016: 7.2k tonnes2017: 4.3k tonnes2018: 3.4k tonnes2019: 4.1k tonnes2020: 819.5 tonnes2021: 56.3k tonnes2022: 77.8k tonnes2023: 58.0k tonnes2024: 57.0k tonnes

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in tonnes.

Analysis

The most recent figure for cashew nut production in Colombia is 56,972 tonnes, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and up 774.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, cashew nut production in Colombia peaked at 77,764 tonnes in 2022 and was at its lowest, 819.5 tonnes, in 2020.

That places Colombia 16th out of 35 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 8,252 tonnes 7,756 tonnes 8,929 tonnes 9
2000s 9,912 tonnes 9,108 tonnes 10,716 tonnes 10
2010s 5,549 tonnes 3,435 tonnes 7,804 tonnes 10
2020s 49,988 tonnes 819.5 tonnes 77,764 tonnes 5

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 13 Nigeria 80,944 tonnes compare
  2. 14 Mali 76,571 tonnes compare
  3. 15 Guinea 61,472 tonnes compare
  4. 17 Gambia 36,017 tonnes compare
  5. 18 Thailand 24,448 tonnes compare
  6. 19 Sri Lanka 17,600 tonnes compare

See the full ranking of 35 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is cashew nut production in Colombia?
Cashew nut production in Colombia was 56,972 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 Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 77,764 tonnes in 2022.
What is the lowest cashew nut production recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 819.5 tonnes in 2020.
How does Colombia rank for cashew nut production?
Colombia ranks 16th out of 35 countries with data for 2024.
Is cashew nut production rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is up 774.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Colombia 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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About this data

Indicator
Cashew nut production
Unit
tonnes
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
35 places, 1,922 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed

Cashew nut production is measured in tonnes.