Coconuts, in shell production in Benin
In 2024 Benin produced 16,995 t of coconuts, in shell, the 49th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 40,000 t in 1961. Area harvested: 16,879 ha, yield 1.0 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 16,995 t
- World rank
- 49 of 84
- 10-year change
- +12%
- Record
- 40,000 t
- 1961
Coconuts, in shell in Benin, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Benin compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.0
- world 5.8 (−83%)
- kg per person
- 1.18
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +12%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | New Caledonia | 18,262 | 0.03% |
| 48 | Somalia | 18,186 | 0.03% |
| 49 | Benin | 16,995 | 0.03% |
| 50 | Taiwan | 16,108 | 0.02% |
| 51 | Ecuador | 14,650 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Benin is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,995 | +1.2% | 16,879 | 1.01 |
| 2023 | 16,800 | +7.7% | 16,685 | 1.01 |
| 2022 | 15,600 | −7.1% | 21,490 | 0.73 |
| 2021 | 16,800 | 0.0% | 21,387 | 0.79 |
| 2020 | 16,800 | 0.0% | 20,017 | 0.84 |
| 2019 | 16,800 | +17% | 18,621 | 0.90 |
| 2018 | 14,400 | 0.0% | 14,898 | 0.97 |
| 2017 | 14,400 | 0.0% | 14,150 | 1.02 |
| 2016 | 14,400 | −5.3% | 13,556 | 1.06 |
| 2015 | 15,200 | 0.0% | 14,000 | 1.09 |
| 2014 | 15,200 | −19% | 14,000 | 1.09 |
| 2013 | 18,780 | 0.0% | 14,000 | 1.34 |
| 2012 | 18,780 | +1.5% | 14,000 | 1.34 |
| 2011 | 18,500 | +3.8% | 13,500 | 1.37 |
| 2010 | 17,821 | +2.0% | 12,748 | 1.40 |
| 2009 | 17,475 | −14% | 12,000 | 1.46 |
| 2008 | 20,330 | +0.4% | 12,000 | 1.69 |
| 2007 | 20,250 | +1.3% | 12,000 | 1.69 |
| 2006 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2005 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2004 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2003 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2002 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2001 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 2000 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1999 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1998 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1997 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1996 | 20,000 | −0.4% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1995 | 20,084 | −0.5% | 12,077 | 1.66 |
| 1994 | 20,184 | +0.4% | 12,270 | 1.64 |
| 1993 | 20,097 | −0.2% | 12,412 | 1.62 |
| 1992 | 20,134 | −0.2% | 12,512 | 1.61 |
| 1991 | 20,170 | −18% | 12,614 | 1.60 |
| 1990 | 24,622 | +23% | 14,133 | 1.74 |
| 1989 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1988 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1987 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1986 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 12,000 | 1.67 |
| 1985 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1984 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1983 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1982 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1981 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1980 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1979 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1978 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1977 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1976 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1975 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1974 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1973 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1972 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1971 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1970 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1969 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 11,875 | 1.68 |
| 1968 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 2.22 |
| 1967 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 2.22 |
| 1966 | 20,000 | −50% | 9,000 | 2.22 |
| 1965 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 4.44 |
| 1964 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 4.44 |
| 1963 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 4.44 |
| 1962 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 9,000 | 4.44 |
| 1961 | 40,000 | — | 9,000 | 4.44 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 432 t USD 430,000
- Exporter rank
- 30 of 93
- Imports
- 4 t USD 2,000
- Importer rank
- 132 of 150
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of coconuts, in shell in Benin?
Benin produced 16,995 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Benin rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Benin ranked 49th of 84 countries in 2024. The largest producer was Indonesia with 27.4% of the world total.
How has the production of coconuts, in shell in Benin changed?
It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 40,000 t in 1961.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Benin?
1.0 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (16,995 t from 16,879 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Benin export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Benin reported exports of 432 t (USD 430,000) and imports of 4 t (USD 2,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Benin is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.