Benin produced 212.6 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a 108.2% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,362 hg/ha, 50% below the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 102.1 | 3,000 | 340.5 |
| 2011 | 163 | 3,500 | 465.7 |
| 2012 | 163 | 3,250 | 501.5 |
| 2013 | 198.2 | 3,250 | 609.8 |
| 2014 | 201.8 | 3,250 | 621 |
| 2015 | 225.2 | 3,250 | 693 |
| 2016 | 125.7 | 3,250 | 386.9 |
| 2017 | 133.7 | 3,337 | 400.7 |
| 2018 | 115.6 | 3,441 | 336 |
| 2019 | 130.3 | 3,609 | 361 |
| 2020 | 137.9 | 3,820 | 361.1 |
| 2021 | 150.4 | 4,017 | 374.4 |
| 2022 | 215 | 4,178 | 514.6 |
| 2023 | 203.8 | 4,562 | 446.9 |
| 2024 | 212.6 | 4,362 | 487.5 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.