List of Cashew production by Country in Metric Tons (mt)
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.
| Country | Cashew Production (mt) |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 792,678 |
| India | 743,000 |
| Burundi | 283,328 |
| Vietnam | 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 | <1 |
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.