Cashew Apple Production by Country 2025
Cashew apple represents the fleshy fruit attached to cashew nuts, with Brazil dominating production at 1,061,822 tonnes in 2023. Mali follows with 179,939 tonnes, while Madagascar produces 77,160 tonnes. This juicy, pear-shaped pseudofruit grows attached to cashew nuts but remains largely underutilized despite nutritional value. High perishability and astringent taste limit fresh consumption, though processing into juice, jam, and fermented beverages offers value-addition opportunities. Growing interest in reducing food waste drives innovation in cashew apple utilization.
Brazil leads with 1,061,822 tonnes in 2023, maintaining stable production around 1.05-1.08 million tonnes. Brazilian cashew apple (caju) enjoys cultural significance, consumed fresh and processed into juice, jam, and cachaça-based beverages. The fruit's vitamin C content exceeds oranges. However, most production still goes to waste as focus remains on nut harvesting. Growing food waste awareness drives processing industry development. Mali produces 179,939 tonnes, Madagascar 77,160 tonnes. Both countries focus primarily on cashew nuts with apples largely unutilized. Processing infrastructure development could create value from this currently wasted resource. Juice production offers export opportunities to health-conscious markets. Cashew apple contains high vitamin C, antioxidants, and minerals but remains underutilized due to perishability (24-48 hour shelf life), astringent taste from tannins, and focus on nut production. Processing opportunities include juice, concentrate, jam, wine, vinegar, and dried products. Tannin removal technologies improve palatability. Growing zero-waste movement and circular economy principles drive interest in cashew apple valorization. Cashew apple utilization projected to grow through 2025 as processing technologies improve and waste reduction gains priority. Brazil leads innovation in cashew apple products. African producers could develop processing industries creating additional value from cashew cultivation. Market success depends on overcoming perishability challenges and developing consumer acceptance of processed products.🏆 Brazil's Dominance
Cashew Apple Production by Country 2025
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1,074,026
2
176,798
3
77,009
4
5
🌍 African Production
💡 Utilization Potential
🔮 Market Outlook
Cashew Apple Production by Country 2025
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1
1,080,696
1,048,788
1,075,989
1,081,493
1,078,662
1,061,822
1,074,026
2
167,621
167,621
173,207
177,602
172,854
179,939
176,798
3
75,963
76,289
76,553
76,724
76,942
77,160
77,009
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country produces the most cashew apples?
Brazil leads with 1,061,822 tonnes in 2023, accounting for over 80% of recorded production. Mali ranks second with 179,939 tonnes, followed by Madagascar at 77,160 tonnes. Brazilian cashew apple (caju) enjoys cultural significance and processing into juice, jam, and beverages, though most global production remains underutilized despite high nutritional value.
How are 2025 cashew apple forecasts calculated?
The 2025 forecasts use Weighted Moving Average (WMA) methodology, assigning 50% weight to 2023 data, 30% to 2022, and 20% to 2021, combined with CAGR analysis. All countries show stable production patterns with minimal volatility, allowing straightforward projections based on recent trends.
Data Disclaimer: Projected data (future years) are estimates based on mathematical models. Actual values may differ. Learn about our methodology →
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Updated: 05.11.2025https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL
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