Ghana produced 218.6 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a 570.6% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 5,352 hg/ha, 38% below the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 32.6 | 4,981 | 65.5 |
| 2011 | 36 | 4,390 | 82 |
| 2012 | 40 | 5,333 | 75 |
| 2013 | 42 | 5,316 | 79 |
| 2014 | 50 | 5,882 | 85 |
| 2015 | 50 | 5,882 | 85 |
| 2016 | 78.3 | 5,501 | 142.3 |
| 2017 | 90 | 5,379 | 167.3 |
| 2018 | 102.5 | 5,327 | 192.5 |
| 2019 | 86 | 5,326 | 161.4 |
| 2020 | 128 | 5,330 | 240.2 |
| 2021 | 158.1 | 5,336 | 296.3 |
| 2022 | 200 | 5,340 | 374.5 |
| 2023 | 200 | 5,346 | 374.1 |
| 2024 | 218.6 | 5,352 | 408.4 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.