CAC News
Phnom Penh, January 1, 2026— Cambodia has produced more than one million tons of raw cashew nuts (RCN) over a 12-month period in 2025, according to unofficial data from the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC), highlighting the sector’s resilience amid ongoing climate challenges.
Informal figures indicate that total production reached approximately 1,020,757 tons. During the same period, Cambodia exported around 1,000,757 tons of raw cashew nuts to international markets, generating an estimated $1.5 billion in revenue—an increase of 27 percent compared with the previous year.
The strong performance comes despite significant climate-related disruptions earlier in 2025. In March, severe weather conditions adversely affected the harvest, prompting experts and industry representatives to warn of a potential decline in cashew yields. However, conditions began to improve in April after the Cashew Nut Association of Cambodia (CAC) implemented climate adaptation measures.
Positive results continued through May and June as weather patterns stabilized, allowing cashew production to recover and ultimately exceed earlier expectations.
The final yield appears to contradict initial concerns raised by the CAC, despite the association's efforts over the past three years to promote organic and climate-resilient farming methods that help growers adapt to climate change.
Since May 2025, the CAC has conducted 40 training sessions, reaching more than 8,400 farmers across 10 provinces. “Our aim is to empower farmers with real techniques that can help them make more income from their land,” said Silot Uon, chairman of the CAC.
The workshops included practical demonstrations on producing low-cost fertilizers and soil enhancers, such as liquid compost, Highly Effective Microorganisms (HEM), Indigenous Microorganism Bacillus subtilis (IMOBs), and Bordeaux mixture.
Industry observers say the combination of improved weather conditions and farmer training has played a key role in sustaining Cambodia’s cashew sector, positioning it for continued growth despite increasing climate uncertainty.
