Kenya produced 7.8 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a -55.7% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,218 hg/ha, 63% below the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 17.6 | 5,888 | 29.8 |
| 2011 | 20.9 | 6,871 | 30.5 |
| 2012 | 29 | 9,422 | 30.8 |
| 2013 | 21.1 | 9,757 | 21.6 |
| 2014 | 22.1 | 10,245 | 21.6 |
| 2015 | 28.4 | 11,612 | 24.5 |
| 2016 | 25 | 8,365 | 29.8 |
| 2017 | 19.1 | 7,715 | 24.7 |
| 2018 | 13.9 | 6,114 | 22.7 |
| 2019 | 12.8 | 5,643 | 22.7 |
| 2020 | 12.7 | 5,583 | 22.7 |
| 2021 | 9.1 | 3,939 | 23.2 |
| 2022 | 8.3 | 3,613 | 23.1 |
| 2023 | 9 | 3,682 | 24.4 |
| 2024 | 7.8 | 3,218 | 24.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.