Burkina Faso produced 147.6 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a 609.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 11,878 hg/ha, above the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.8 | 6,933 | 30 |
| 2011 | 95 | 9,500 | 100 |
| 2012 | 60 | 8,571 | 70 |
| 2013 | 115 | 9,583 | 120 |
| 2014 | 120 | 9,454 | 126.9 |
| 2015 | 120 | 9,487 | 126.5 |
| 2016 | 120 | 9,829 | 122.1 |
| 2017 | 125 | 10,193 | 122.6 |
| 2018 | 135 | 10,534 | 128.2 |
| 2019 | 135 | 10,770 | 125.3 |
| 2020 | 135 | 11,025 | 122.5 |
| 2021 | 138.1 | 11,270 | 122.5 |
| 2022 | 144.8 | 11,387 | 127.1 |
| 2023 | 144.6 | 11,631 | 124.3 |
| 2024 | 147.6 | 11,878 | 124.3 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.