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Cashews are one of the most popular nuts in the world, and for some countries like the Ivory Coast, India, and others, cashews are also big business. Here is a look at cashew production by country from the biggest producers to those that produce less than 100 metric tons annually, like Belize.
Cashews are more than a popular and healthy food, and as this cashew production by country list reveals, cashews are also in high demand. For many of these countries, the revenues from cashew exports is also an important part of their economy. Good to eat, good for our health, and even good for the finances of some - there is a lot to love about cashews.
Here are the 10 countries with the highest cashew production:
Country | Cashew Production (tonnes) |
---|---|
Ivory Coast | 792,678 |
India | 743,000 |
Vietnam | 283,328 |
Burundi | 283,328 |
Philippines | 242,329 |
Tanzania | 225,106 |
Benin | 204,302 |
Mali | 167,621 |
Guinea Bissau | 166,190 |
Brazil | 138,754 |
Burkina Faso | 136,558 |
Indonesia | 134,183 |
Mozambique | 107,147 |
Nigeria | 100,000 |
Ghana | 85,962 |
Sri Lanka | 35,051 |
Guinea | 21,329 |
Thailand | 18,087 |
Malaysia | 16,692 |
Kenya | 12,802 |
Togo | 12,271 |
Madagascar | 7,208 |
Senegal | 6,774 |
Colombia | 4,112 |
Mexico | 3,563 |
Gambia | 2,732 |
Angola | 2,183 |
Honduras | 2,097 |
Myanmar | 2,043 |
Peru | 1,699 |
Dominican Republic | 663 |
El Salvador | 525 |
Malawi | 214 |
China | 149 |
Belize | 0.10 |
Cashews are produced in the Ivory Coast more than any other country. 792,678 metric tons of cashews are produced there every year.