Nigeria produced 80.9 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a -89.8% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 4,755 hg/ha, 45% below the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 791.7 | 20,698 | 382.5 |
| 2011 | 562.6 | 16,670 | 337.5 |
| 2012 | 412.8 | 14,032 | 294.1 |
| 2013 | 192.7 | 11,417 | 168.8 |
| 2014 | 99 | 7,827 | 126.5 |
| 2015 | 97.1 | 7,386 | 131.5 |
| 2016 | 98.3 | 7,416 | 132.5 |
| 2017 | 100 | 7,143 | 140 |
| 2018 | 100 | 7,143 | 140 |
| 2019 | 101.5 | 7,250 | 140 |
| 2020 | 91.9 | 5,485 | 167.6 |
| 2021 | 90 | 5,294 | 170 |
| 2022 | 90 | 5,294 | 170 |
| 2023 | 88.5 | 5,144 | 172 |
| 2024 | 80.9 | 4,755 | 170.2 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.