Coconuts, in shell production in India
In 2024 India produced 14.7 million t of coconuts, in shell, the 2nd largest in the world (22.4% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 33%. The record was 16.4 million t in 2018. Area harvested: 2.2 million ha, yield 6.8 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 14.7 million t
- World rank
- 2 of 84
- 10-year change
- +33%
- Record
- 16.4 million t
- 2018
Coconuts, in shell in India, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
India compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 22.4%
- 17.9% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.8
- world 5.8 (+16%)
- kg per person
- 10.1
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +33%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indonesia | 17,985,386 | 27.4% |
| 2 | India | 14,707,567 | 22.4% |
| 3 | Philippines | 14,500,416 | 22.1% |
| 4 | Brazil | 3,158,018 | 4.8% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; India is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14,707,567 | +3.8% | 2,165,203 | 6.79 |
| 2023 | 14,163,000 | +6.4% | 2,277,000 | 6.22 |
| 2022 | 13,317,000 | −6.9% | 2,154,000 | 6.18 |
| 2021 | 14,301,000 | +2.1% | 2,199,000 | 6.50 |
| 2020 | 14,006,000 | −4.6% | 2,173,000 | 6.45 |
| 2019 | 14,682,000 | −11% | 2,151,000 | 6.83 |
| 2018 | 16,413,000 | +47% | 2,097,000 | 7.83 |
| 2017 | 11,166,772 | −1.6% | 2,081,000 | 5.37 |
| 2016 | 11,344,306 | +1.2% | 2,082,000 | 5.45 |
| 2015 | 11,209,641 | +1.2% | 2,088,500 | 5.37 |
| 2014 | 11,078,873 | −7.1% | 1,975,800 | 5.61 |
| 2013 | 11,930,000 | +13% | 2,140,000 | 5.57 |
| 2012 | 10,560,000 | +2.7% | 2,137,000 | 4.94 |
| 2011 | 10,280,000 | −5.2% | 2,070,820 | 4.96 |
| 2010 | 10,840,000 | +0.1% | 1,895,900 | 5.72 |
| 2009 | 10,824,300 | +6.7% | 1,895,200 | 5.71 |
| 2008 | 10,148,300 | −6.8% | 1,903,200 | 5.33 |
| 2007 | 10,894,000 | +6.9% | 1,940,000 | 5.62 |
| 2006 | 10,190,000 | +15% | 1,946,800 | 5.23 |
| 2005 | 8,829,000 | +5.4% | 1,935,000 | 4.56 |
| 2004 | 8,380,000 | −2.9% | 1,933,700 | 4.33 |
| 2003 | 8,630,000 | −3.3% | 1,921,800 | 4.49 |
| 2002 | 8,920,000 | +2.9% | 1,930,000 | 4.62 |
| 2001 | 8,670,000 | +3.8% | 1,840,000 | 4.71 |
| 2000 | 8,350,000 | −3.2% | 1,770,000 | 4.72 |
| 1999 | 8,630,000 | −1.4% | 1,768,100 | 4.88 |
| 1998 | 8,750,000 | −2.7% | 1,754,500 | 4.99 |
| 1997 | 8,990,000 | −7.3% | 1,861,000 | 4.83 |
| 1996 | 9,700,000 | +0.8% | 1,891,000 | 5.13 |
| 1995 | 9,622,667 | −2.6% | 1,833,000 | 5.25 |
| 1994 | 9,881,900 | +11% | 1,713,800 | 5.77 |
| 1993 | 8,894,000 | +6.5% | 1,635,100 | 5.44 |
| 1992 | 8,351,000 | +11% | 1,537,700 | 5.43 |
| 1991 | 7,500,000 | +3.7% | 1,529,000 | 4.91 |
| 1990 | 7,230,000 | +4.0% | 1,475,000 | 4.90 |
| 1989 | 6,954,000 | +9.6% | 1,472,200 | 4.72 |
| 1988 | 6,346,000 | +17% | 1,425,500 | 4.45 |
| 1987 | 5,402,000 | +14% | 1,346,000 | 4.01 |
| 1986 | 4,738,000 | −5.8% | 1,231,200 | 3.85 |
| 1985 | 5,030,000 | −2.1% | 1,225,600 | 4.10 |
| 1984 | 5,136,200 | +19% | 1,183,300 | 4.34 |
| 1983 | 4,315,200 | −9.5% | 1,165,600 | 3.70 |
| 1982 | 4,767,000 | +15% | 1,149,200 | 4.15 |
| 1981 | 4,138,500 | −2.6% | 1,090,800 | 3.79 |
| 1980 | 4,250,000 | +1.5% | 1,083,300 | 3.92 |
| 1979 | 4,188,000 | −1.6% | 1,075,800 | 3.89 |
| 1978 | 4,257,000 | +5.8% | 1,055,000 | 4.04 |
| 1977 | 4,022,000 | −6.1% | 1,056,500 | 3.81 |
| 1976 | 4,284,000 | −1.1% | 1,074,500 | 3.99 |
| 1975 | 4,331,244 | −3.3% | 1,069,900 | 4.05 |
| 1974 | 4,479,993 | +3.1% | 1,116,300 | 4.01 |
| 1973 | 4,346,996 | −2.4% | 1,102,000 | 3.94 |
| 1972 | 4,455,920 | −2.1% | 1,099,200 | 4.05 |
| 1971 | 4,550,000 | +0.8% | 1,088,400 | 4.18 |
| 1970 | 4,514,000 | +3.7% | 1,045,600 | 4.32 |
| 1969 | 4,352,494 | +5.6% | 1,033,300 | 4.21 |
| 1968 | 4,120,678 | +4.2% | 988,100 | 4.17 |
| 1967 | 3,953,503 | +2.5% | 923,900 | 4.28 |
| 1966 | 3,858,000 | +3.1% | 893,000 | 4.32 |
| 1965 | 3,741,005 | −0.2% | 884,000 | 4.23 |
| 1964 | 3,746,949 | +6.7% | 848,000 | 4.42 |
| 1963 | 3,511,000 | −5.8% | 798,000 | 4.40 |
| 1962 | 3,727,631 | +12% | 793,000 | 4.70 |
| 1961 | 3,328,000 | — | 723,000 | 4.60 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 112,309 t USD 70.9 m
- Exporter rank
- 4 of 93
- Imports
- 16 t USD 14,000
- Importer rank
- 116 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 India?
India produced 14.7 million t in 2024, 22.4% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does India rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
India ranked 2nd 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 India changed?
It rose by 33% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 16.4 million t in 2018.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in India?
6.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (14.7 million t from 2.2 million ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does India export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 India reported exports of 112,309 t (USD 70.9 m) and imports of 16 t (USD 14,000), 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. 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.