> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202416,995 t
World rank49 of 84
10-year change+12%
Record40,000 t1961

## Coconuts, in shell in Benin, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Benin compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.03%0.02% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.0world 5.8 (−83%)
kg per person1.18world 8.03
10-year change+12%world +5.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 47 | [New Caledonia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/new-caledonia/) | 18,262 | 0.03% |
| 48 | [Somalia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/somalia/) | 18,186 | 0.03% |
| 49 | **Benin** | 16,995 | 0.03% |
| 50 | [Taiwan](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/taiwan/) | 16,108 | 0.02% |
| 51 | [Ecuador](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/ecuador/) | 14,650 | 0.02% |

[Full ranking of 84 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/)

### Map of world production of coconuts, in shell

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
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

Exports432 t USD 430,000
Exporter rank30 of 93
Imports4 t USD 2,000
Importer rank132 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](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/)

## 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.

## Other large producers

[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/indonesia/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/india/)[Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/philippines/)[Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/brazil/)[Vietnam](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/vietnam/)[Sri Lanka](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/sri-lanka/)[Myanmar](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/myanmar/)[Papua New Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/papua-new-guinea/)[Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/mexico/)[Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/thailand/)[Malaysia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/malaysia/)[Dominican Republic](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/dominican-republic/)
[All countries producing coconuts, in shell](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/)

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Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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