India – The World’s Largest Cashew Exporter

India reigns supreme as the world’s largest cashew exporter, boasting over 15% of the global market share. This industry provides a significant source of employment in rural areas. Spearheaded by the Cashew Export Promotion Council of India, the nation has carved a niche in cashew cultivation, flourishing across over 700,000 hectares of land in India, yielding a staggering annual production of over 770,000 tonnes of cashew nuts. The processing of these nuts is spread across numerous states within the country. The United Arab Emirates stands as the biggest importer of Indian cashews, highlighting the global demand for this delicious and versatile nut.