– Top Coconut Producing Countries:
– Indonesia, Philippines, India are top producers
– These countries contribute 72% of global copra production
– Indonesia and Philippines are major coconut oil exporters
– Other significant producers include Vietnam and Sri Lanka
– Production data sourced from FAO Corporate Statistical Database
– Global Coconut Production:
– Total world coconut production in 2022 was 62,409,431 metric tonnes
– Production decreased by 0.6% from 2021
– FAOSTAT provides reliable production data
– Coconut production data available from 2017 to 2022
– India, Indonesia, and the Philippines are major contributors to global production
– Dependents Territories in Coconut Production:
– Dependent territories are highlighted in italics
– Territories like French Polynesia and New Caledonia are notable producers
– Their production contributes to the global supply chain
– These territories often have unique production methods
– Data on their production is included in the global statistics
– Importance of Coconut Industry:
– Coconut industry is crucial for economies of producing countries
– Provides livelihoods for many in rural areas
– Coconuts are used for various products like oil, water, and milk
– Industry supports export markets for coconut products
– Sustainable coconut farming practices are gaining importance
– Key Sources of Coconut Data:
– Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) provides comprehensive data
– FAO Corporate Statistical Database is a reliable source
– Information Sheet on Coconut available in PDF format
– FAO’s data helps in tracking global coconut trends
– FAO data is essential for policymakers and researchers.
This is a list of countries by coconut production from the years 2017 to 2022, based on data from the Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database. The estimated total world production of coconuts in 2022 was 62,409,431 metric tonnes, down 0.6% from 62,791,068 tonnes in 2021. Dependent territories are shown in italics.
Indonesia, The Philippines and India produce around 72% of the world's total copra, with Indonesia and the Philippines also being the world's main coconut oil exporters.