Weekly Cashew Report: Week 35 2025

Benin

Weather: Precipitation varied sharply across producing areas this week. Parakou picked up ~68 mm, a touch below its ~77 mm norm, while Djougou Urbain was similar, with ~85 mm against ~71 mm average. In contrast, Natitingou saw a pronounced surplus, receiving ~108 mm compared with a typical ~78 mm. Temperatures were slightly cooler than normal across the north, reinforcing a wetter-than-usual pattern in parts of the producing belt. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT*

Yield 2025 (harvest year): 430 kg/ha

Forecast 2026: 412 kg/ha (no change from last week).

 

Brazil

Weather: Precipitation was well above seasonal norms in much of the northeast. Natal registered ~26 mm against an average of ~9 mm, while coastal Ceará locations such as Aquiraz also exceeded typical levels (7 mm vs ~1 mm). In Piauí, precipitation was lighter but still above average, with Piripiri and Campo Maior each recording ~2 mm against negligible long-term norms. Temperatures across the producing belt stayed close to seasonal values, leaving precipitation surpluses as the main feature of the week. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Yield 2024 (harvest year): 358 kg/ha

Forecast 2025: 290 to 300 kg/ha (no change from last week).

 

Cambodia

Weather: Precipitation was generally in line with seasonal norms across Cambodia. Most districts, such as Chhloung, picked up around 77 mm, slightly above the ~62 mm long-term average, while Andoung Meas also edged above normal with ~96 mm versus 90 mm typical. A few pockets like Chamkar Leu were a touch drier, but overall conditions were balanced. Temperatures hovered close to seasonal levels, leaving the week relatively steady. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Production 2025 (harvest year): 850,000 tons

Forecast 2026: Insufficient data following implementation of changes to government subsidies (no change from last week).

 

India

Weather: Heavy rains dominated the west coast, with several districts seeing more than double their usual totals. Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri each recorded over 300 mm against averages near 130 mm, while North Goa was similarly drenched. Further south, Kasaragod also ran above normal, though less dramatically. By contrast, eastern areas such as Puri in Odisha were notably drier, with precipitation well below seasonal norms. Temperatures were slightly cooler overall, reinforcing the prominence of precipitation surpluses along the west. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Production 2025 (harvest year): ~800,000 tons

Forecast 2026: 780,000 tons (no change from last week).

 

Indonesia

Weather: Precipitation was uneven across producing areas, with Sulawesi trending notably wetter while southern islands stayed drier than usual. Mamuju Utara recorded ~74 mm, about 30 mm above average, and Makassar also saw a modest surplus. In contrast, West Nusa Tenggara was much drier, with Mataram picking up only a fraction of its usual precipitation. Temperatures were stable, reinforcing the precipitation contrasts as the main feature of the week. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Yield 2023 (harvest year, 2024 not available): 366 kg/ha

Forecast 2025: 382 kg/ha (up 1.5% from last week based on recent weather trends).

 

Ivory Coast

Weather: Conditions were mixed across the producing zones. The northwestern district of Odienné stood out with heavy rains of ~114 mm, well above its ~72 mm norm, while Korhogo was near seasonal averages. In contrast, central and eastern areas such as Bondoukou and Bouaké were much drier, with totals closer to 13 mm compared with ~39 mm typical. Temperatures were slightly cooler than average, but precipitation disparities defined the week. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Production 2025 (harvest year): 1,250,000 tons

Forecast 2026: Initial data says decrease of 10% to 15 (no change from last week).

 

Nigeria

Weather: While temperatures remain consistent with long-term trends, precipitation was lighter than normal across most producing areas. Lokoja saw only ~27 mm against a typical ~60 mm, and deficits were even sharper further east, with regions like Nsukka and Onitsha South recording less than 20 mm compared with norms above 50 mm. Southwestern areas such as Ogbomosho and Ibadan also trended drier, though the gaps were less pronounced.

Yield 2025 (harvest year): 500 kg/ha

Forecast 2026: 450 kg/ha (no change from last week).

 

Tanzania

Weather: Conditions were broadly dry across the cashew-growing coast and southern highlands, with precipitation largely in line with the seasonal lull. Totals in Mtwara and Masasi were negligible, close to 1 mm, and similar patterns were seen in Lindi and Kilwa. The northern coast, including Bagamoyo and Tanga, saw slightly more showers but still trailed long-term averages by several millimetres. Temperatures were modestly cooler than normal, but overall, the week passed without any significant weather anomalies. Cashews Weather Information – CropGPT

Production 2025 (harvest year): 528,000 tons

Forecast 2026: 559,000 tons (no change from last week).

 

Vietnam

Weather: Widespread rains marked the main producing provinces, with several districts receiving well above their seasonal norms. Long Khánh and Pleiku each tallied over 110 mm, roughly 30–40 mm more than average, while Đồng Xoài also ran wetter at ~109 mm versus ~75 mm typical. Conditions were similarly favorable in Buôn Ma Thuột, where totals nearly doubled the norm. Temperatures were a degree cooler than usual across much of the central highlands, reinforcing the wet pattern.

Yield 2025 (harvest year): 1,200 kg/ha

Forecast 2026: 1,460 kg/ha (no change from last week).

 

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