Tanzania produced 528.3 thousand tonnes of Cashew Nuts in 2024, a 612.0% change from 2010. Yield in 2024 was 3,985 hg/ha, 54% below the Africa average of 8,674 hg/ha.
| Year | Production (K tonnes) | Yield (hg/ha) | Area (K ha) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.2 | 2,978 | 249.1 |
| 2011 | 121.1 | 2,978 | 406.6 |
| 2012 | 160 | 3,896 | 410.6 |
| 2013 | 127.9 | 3,116 | 410.6 |
| 2014 | 130.1 | 3,000 | 433.7 |
| 2015 | 197.9 | 4,095 | 483.4 |
| 2016 | 155.4 | 4,109 | 378.2 |
| 2017 | 265.2 | 5,196 | 510.5 |
| 2018 | 313.8 | 2,568 | 1,222.1 |
| 2019 | 225.1 | 3,958 | 568.8 |
| 2020 | 232.7 | 3,805 | 611.5 |
| 2021 | 210.8 | 3,361 | 627.1 |
| 2022 | 240.2 | 3,452 | 695.8 |
| 2023 | 310.8 | 3,393 | 916.1 |
| 2024 | 528.3 | 3,985 | 1,325.6 |
Source: FAOSTAT and World Bank, via Afrixplorer. Last updated 2026-09-15.