Coconut producers

Country-level production data for coconut.

RankCountryProduction (MT)Share %Notes
1Indonesia18,000,00028One of the top three global producers with extensive coastal plantations; significant share processed domestically into oil, desiccated coconut and coconut-based ingredients before export.[4]
1China5,739,90081.5
2Philippines14,500,00024Major traditional coconut economy with large smallholder base; key global exporter of coconut oil, desiccated coconut and other processed products, and in 2022 led global coconut exports by value.[2][4]
3India14,500,00024Among the top three producers globally with strong domestic consumption; exports mainly fresh nuts, copra, desiccated coconut and coconut oil from coastal states.[4]
3France136,5001.9
4Sri Lanka1,800,0003Smaller producer but a key origin for value-added coconut products such as desiccated coconut, coconut milk and virgin coconut oil; also a top exporter of fresh/dried coconuts by value.[3][4]
4Taiwan77,2321.1
5Thailand76,8151.1
6Vietnam1,000,0002Growing exporter of fresh coconuts, desiccated coconut and coconut-based beverages, leveraging Mekong Delta production and investment in processing facilities.[3][6]

Major importers

  • Thailand Significant processor and exporter of young drinking coconuts and coconut products; domestic production has been constrained, leading to rising imports even as exports of fresh/dried coconuts remain the largest globally by value.[1][3]
  • Vietnam