Coconuts (In Shell) Production by Country 2025

Coconuts represent a vital tropical crop, with Indonesia dominating production at 17,970,220 tonnes in 2023, projected to reach 18,026,110 tonnes by 2025. Global production reached 64,675,221 tonnes in 2023, up 1.7% from the previous year. Philippines follows with 14,892,628 tonnes, while India produces 14,163,000 tonnes. These versatile palm fruits (Cocos nucifera) serve multiple purposes including food, beverages, oil extraction, and industrial applications. Production spans 86 countries across tropical regions, from smallholder farms to commercial plantations, supporting millions of livelihoods in coastal and island communities.

🏆 Indonesia's Market Leadership

Indonesia leads with 17,970,220 tonnes, showing stability around 17-18 million tonnes, representing approximately 30% of global production. Production concentrates in North Sulawesi, Riau Islands, North Sumatra, and East Java where coastal conditions suit coconut palms. Indonesian production serves domestic consumption for cooking oil, coconut milk, and traditional foods, while exports supply copra, coconut oil, and desiccated coconut markets. Smallholder farmers (3+ million families) produce most output on 1-2 hectare plots. However, aging palms (50%+ over 50 years old) and low productivity (1-1.5 tonnes copra/hectare) constrain value capture. Government programs support replanting and productivity improvement.

Coconuts (In Shell) Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2025 (est.) (Tonne)
1	Indonesia ID	18,026,110
2	Philippines PH	14,869,120
3	India IN	13,936,800
4	Brazil BR	2,765,573
5	Sri Lanka LK	2,190,695
6	Vietnam VN	2,016,461
7	Papua New Guinea PG	1,289,561
8	Myanmar MM	1,148,059
9	Mexico MX	1,123,372
10	Thailand TH	965,075
11	Malaysia MY	534,200
12	Dominican Republic DO	511,627
13	Ghana GH	508,728
14	Tanzania TZ	480,612
15	Bangladesh BD	405,990
16	China CN	372,646
17	Vanuatu VU	363,304
18	Mozambique MZ	291,125
19	Nigeria NG	271,546
20	Kiribati KI	183,705
21	Venezuela VE	176,310
22	Colombia CO	125,271
23	Ivory Coast CI	123,248
24	Solomon Islands SB	120,867
25	Micronesia FM	94,384
26	Jamaica JM	90,214
27	Cambodia KH	84,433
28	French Polynesia PF	83,167
29	Comoros KM	80,911
30	Kenya KE	79,661
31	El Salvador SV	69,957
32	Tonga TO	67,679
33	Samoa WS	67,386
34	Guinea GN	63,357
35	Madagascar MG	52,711
36	Guinea-Bissau GW	48,127
37	Marshall Islands MH	43,070
38	Peru PE	42,961
39	Haiti HT	38,469
40	Timor-Leste TL	31,237
41	Pakistan PK	29,936
42	Guyana GY	28,710
43	Cuba CU	26,590
44	Trinidad and Tobago TT	21,132
45	Fiji FJ	20,571
46	Costa Rica CR	19,751
47	Panama PA	19,119
48	New Caledonia NC	18,000
49	Guatemala GT	17,889
50	Taiwan TW	16,575
51	Somalia SO	16,519
52	Benin BJ	15,504
53	Ecuador EC	14,660
54	Togo TG	14,547
55	Honduras HN	13,130
56	Saint Lucia LC	11,850
57	Equatorial Guinea GQ	9,712
58	Dominica DM	9,457
59	Liberia LR	9,170
60	Grenada GD	8,165
61	Nicaragua NI	7,533
62	Sierra Leone SL	7,270
63	Oman OM	6,730
64	Cape Verde CV	6,610
65	Senegal SN	5,935
66	Seychelles SC	5,645
67	Tokelau TK	4,823
68	Nepal NP	4,683
69	Cameroon CM	3,985
70	Niue NU	3,603
71	Saint Kitts and Nevis KN	3,602
72	Suriname SR	3,138
73	Congo CG	2,965
74	Bahamas BS	2,850
75	Barbados BB	2,408
76	Nauru NR	2,406
77	Belize BZ	2,404
78	Tuvalu TV	2,299
79	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines VC	1,973
80	Cook Islands CK	1,768
81	Sao Tome and Principe ST	1,601
82	Mauritius MU	1,166
83	Brunei BN	408
84	Singapore SG	120
85	Maldives MV	77
86	Puerto Rico PR	69

🌏 Asian Production Powerhouse

Philippines produces 14,892,628 tonnes, India 14,163,000 tonnes, Vietnam 2132,034 tonnes, Sri Lanka 2060,500 tonnes, Myanmar 1,122,139 tonnes, Thailand 970,337 tonnes, Malaysia 482,801 tonnes, Bangladesh 403,657 tonnes, and China 371,581 tonnes. Asian production accounts for 80%+ of global output, serving massive domestic consumption and export markets. Philippines dominates copra and coconut oil exports. India emphasizes coconut oil and desiccated coconut. The region's production benefits from suitable tropical climate and established value chains. However, aging palms and pest pressures challenge productivity.

🌎 Latin American and Caribbean Production

Brazil produces 2,898,423 tonnes, Mexico 1,144,985 tonnes, Dominican Republic 566,648 tonnes, Colombia 117,678 tonnes, and Venezuela 174,259 tonnes. Caribbean islands including Jamaica (75,981 tonnes), Trinidad and Tobago (23,304 tonnes), and numerous smaller islands maintain production. Latin American coconuts serve domestic consumption and tourism industries. Brazil's production supports growing coconut water market. The region emphasizes fresh coconut and coconut water over copra production. However, hurricanes and climate variability affect island production.

🌍 African and Pacific Production

Papua New Guinea produces 1,370,162 tonnes, Ghana 516,617 tonnes, Tanzania 489,624 tonnes, Mozambique 284,549 tonnes, and Nigeria 271,791 tonnes. Pacific islands including Vanuatu (362,607 tonnes), Kiribati (189,209 tonnes), Solomon Islands (121,735 tonnes), and numerous smaller islands maintain production. African production serves domestic consumption and copra exports. Pacific islands depend heavily on coconuts for food security and cash income. However, limited processing infrastructure and market access constrain value addition.

💪 Uses and Nutritional Value

Coconuts provide diverse products: coconut water (hydrating beverage rich in electrolytes), coconut meat (fresh or dried into copra), coconut oil (cooking, cosmetics, industrial uses), coconut milk and cream (cooking), desiccated coconut (baking), coir fiber (ropes, mats, growing media), and shells (charcoal, handicrafts). Coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) with potential health benefits. Growing health consciousness drives coconut water and virgin coconut oil markets. However, saturated fat content raises dietary concerns.

🌱 Cultivation and Challenges

Coconut palms thrive in tropical coastal climates with temperatures 27-30°C, rainfall 1,500-2,500mm, and well-drained sandy soils. Palms begin bearing in 6-8 years, reaching peak production at 15-20 years, and remain productive for 60-80 years. Major challenges include aging palms (50%+ over 50 years old) with declining yields, rhinoceros beetle and red palm weevil causing significant damage, coconut leaf beetle and bud rot diseases, and climate change bringing irregular rainfall and stronger storms. Replanting requires 6-8 year investment before returns. Low productivity (1-1.5 tonnes copra/hectare) compared to potential (2-3 tonnes) indicates improvement opportunities.

📈 Market Dynamics

Coconut prices vary by product: fresh coconuts $0.30-1.00/nut, copra $400-800/tonne, coconut oil $800-1,500/tonne, desiccated coconut $1,200-2000/tonne, coconut water $1-3/liter retail. Philippines and Indonesia dominate copra and coconut oil exports. Thailand leads coconut milk exports. Growing demand for coconut water, virgin coconut oil, and coconut-based products drives market expansion. However, price volatility from weather impacts and competition from palm oil affect farmer incomes. Sustainability concerns about monoculture plantations drive agroforestry initiatives.

🔮 Market Outlook

Global coconut production projected to grow moderately through 2025, with Indonesia, Philippines, and India maintaining dominance. Growing health consciousness supports coconut water and virgin coconut oil consumption. Plant-based diet trends drive coconut milk and cream demand. Climate change poses risks through stronger storms and altered rainfall patterns. The industry invests in improved varieties, replanting programs, and value-added processing. Aging palm replacement remains critical challenge requiring long-term investment. Coconuts' versatility and growing health food markets ensure continued importance despite productivity challenges and climate risks.

Coconuts (In Shell) Production by Country 2025

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#	Country	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2025 (est.)
1	Indonesia	17,100,000	17,000,000	16,800,000	18,100,000	18,070,000	17,970,220	18,026,110
2	Philippines	14,726,165	14,765,057	14,490,923	14,717,294	14,931,158	14,892,628	14,869,120
3	India	16,413,000	14,682,000	14,006,000	14,301,000	13,317,000	14,163,000	13,936,800
4	Brazil	2,345,400	2,348,662	2,434,095	2,465,180	2,744,418	2,898,423	2,765,573
5	Sri Lanka	2,098,400	2,468,800	2,233,600	2,496,000	2,204,150	2,060,500	2,190,695
6	Vietnam	1,571,708	1,677,044	1,720,661	1,866,700	1,923,681	2,132,034	2,016,461
7	Papua New Guinea	1,780,312	1,780,312	1,186,400	1,186,400	1,224,000	1,370,162	1,289,561
8	Myanmar	1,414,010	1,276,095	1,252,215	1,220,000	1,143,300	1,122,139	1,148,059
9	Mexico	1,111,600	1,090,000	1,074,400	1,074,400	1,120,000	1,144,985	1,123,372
10	Thailand	858,235	866,416	618,246	938,672	973,908	970,337	965,075
11	Malaysia	495,531	536,606	560,984	557,354	604,428	482,801	534,200
12	Dominican Republic	404,482	421,559	423,887	433,807	471,804	566,648	511,627
13	Ghana	474,000	484,800	494,400	494,000	505,400	516,617	508,728
14	Tanzania	525,000	504,000	459,000	459,000	480,000	489,624	480,612
15	Bangladesh	466,975	431,596	431,596	402,852	411,969	403,657	405,990
16	China	403,000	367,083	365,694	378,593	370,457	371,581	372,646
17	Vanuatu	360,000	364,000	364,000	364,000	364,000	362,607	363,304
18	Mozambique	302,500	302,500	301,300	301,300	295,300	284,549	291,125
19	Nigeria	273,700	274,900	271,300	271,300	271,300	271,791	271,546
20	Kiribati	209,000	174,300	174,300	174,300	180,800	189,209	183,705
21	Venezuela	211,164	179,926	183,997	184,176	174,484	174,259	176,310
22	Colombia	140,249	145,578	153,800	155,081	118,052	117,678	125,271
23	Ivory Coast	163,300	128,450	127,250	127,250	125,000	120,596	123,248
24	Solomon Islands	120,000	120,000	120,000	120,000	120,000	121,735	120,867
25	Micronesia	93,637	93,637	93,637	93,637	93,637	95,131	94,384
26	Jamaica	103,566	103,200	90,636	101,640	106,317	75,981	90,214
27	Cambodia	83,000	83,000	84,000	84,000	84,000	84,866	84,433
28	French Polynesia	84,000	84,000	84,000	84,000	83,000	82,933	83,167
29	Comoros	77,088	80,300	83,512	86,724	84,183	76,623	80,911
30	Kenya	105,362	109,889	110,013	86,554	71,722	81,667	79,661
31	El Salvador	119,505	71,280	57,683	62,671	72,056	71,611	69,957
32	Tonga	63,100	63,100	64,300	65,400	67,400	68,758	67,679
33	Samoa	67,442	67,442	67,442	67,442	67,442	67,331	67,386
34	Guinea	53,043	53,000	53,000	53,000	66,000	65,914	63,357
35	Madagascar	58,400	58,400	56,131	54,761	53,083	51,668	52,711
36	Guinea-Bissau	49,200	49,200	49,200	49,200	48,000	47,775	48,127
37	Marshall Islands	36,000	43,200	44,400	38,400	45,600	43,420	43,070
38	Peru	32,923	34,565	36,419	38,937	43,024	44,532	42,961
39	Haiti	33,600	44,250	33,600	33,600	40,816	39,008	38,469
40	Timor-Leste	29,900	31,200	31,200	31,200	31,200	31,275	31,237
41	Pakistan	9,765	9,802	11,455	12,290	24,927	39,999	29,936
42	Guyana	13,877	14,020	14,849	17,770	23,915	35,963	28,710
43	Cuba	50,146	41,923	33,816	28,394	27,519	25,310	26,590
44	Trinidad and Tobago	18,000	18,000	16,800	16,800	20,400	23,304	21,132
45	Fiji	22,700	23,822	21,680	20,012	18,676	21,932	20,571
46	Costa Rica	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	20,408	20,058	19,751
47	Panama	15,610	15,728	15,847	15,967	19,208	20,327	19,119
48	New Caledonia	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000	18,000
49	Guatemala	18,000	18,000	14,400	14,400	18,000	19,217	17,889
50	Taiwan	19,561	18,955	17,891	17,169	16,831	16,183	16,575
51	Somalia	10,800	13,205	14,406	14,400	16,800	17,199	16,519
52	Benin	14,400	16,800	16,800	16,800	15,600	14,928	15,504
53	Ecuador	14,000	15,000	14,667	14,556	14,741	14,654	14,660
54	Togo	11,200	11,000	11,000	13,205	14,405	15,170	14,547
55	Honduras	13,433	13,133	13,022	13,196	13,117	13,112	13,130
56	Saint Lucia	9,600	12,000	12,000	12,000	13,200	10,979	11,850
57	Equatorial Guinea	8,737	9,603	9,603	9,603	9,603	9,820	9,712
58	Dominica	8,400	8,400	8,400	8,400	9,600	9,795	9,457
59	Liberia	8,400	8,400	8,400	8,400	9,600	9,219	9,170
60	Grenada	7,200	7,200	7,200	7,200	8,400	8,411	8,165
61	Nicaragua	7,200	7,200	6,000	6,000	8,400	7,626	7,533
62	Sierra Leone	6,000	4,800	4,800	4,800	8,400	7,579	7,270
63	Oman	6,643	6,709	6,709	6,718	6,733	6,733	6,730
64	Cape Verde	6,000	6,000	6,000	6,000	7,200	6,500	6,610
65	Senegal	3,200	4,000	4,800	4,800	6,000	6,351	5,935
66	Seychelles	4,800	4,800	4,800	4,800	6,024	5,755	5,645
67	Tokelau	4,800	4,800	4,800	4,800	4,800	4,845	4,823
68	Nepal	4,540	4,675	4,578	4,573	4,664	4,739	4,683
69	Cameroon	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	3,970	3,985
70	Niue	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,606	3,603
71	Saint Kitts and Nevis	3,000	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,600	3,604	3,602
72	Suriname	14,574	14,069	14,325	9,348	2,013	1,329	3,138
73	Congo	2,400	3,000	3,000	3,000	3,000	2,930	2,965
74	Bahamas	2,827	2,838	2,849	2,828	2,845	2,862	2,850
75	Barbados	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,416	2,408
76	Nauru	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,412	2,406
77	Belize	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,409	2,404
78	Tuvalu	1,600	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,400	2,199	2,299
79	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	2,618	2,700	2,848	2,051	1,903	1,983	1,973
80	Cook Islands	1,766	1,771	1,767	1,768	1,768	1,768	1,768
81	Sao Tome and Principe	740	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200	2,001	1,601
82	Mauritius	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,200	1,132	1,166
83	Brunei	406	413	406	408	409	407	408
84	Singapore	113	114	120	121	120	120	120
85	Maldives	225	272	299	220	75	22	77
86	Puerto Rico	95	101	94	82	60	70	69