Data for April 2024 from the Directorate of Agricultural Statistics (DSA) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MAEP) indicate that in Benin, cashew production is estimated at 203,844 tonnes in Benin, cashew production is estimated at 203,844 tonnes for the 2023-2024 crop year.

Cashew production in 2023 stood at 203,844 tons in Benin, up by 9.0% compared to that of 2022 (187033 tons). Data from the MAEP DSA indicate that cashew production has increased by an overall level of 56.5% over the last five years. The evolution of production shows 115,590 tons for the year 2018; 130276 tons (in 2019); 137926 (in 2020); 150414 tons (in 2021); 187033 tons (in 2022) to increase to 203844 tons for