> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202414.7 million t
World rank2 of 84
10-year change+33%
Record16.4 million t2018

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

## India compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total22.4%17.9% in 2014
Yield, t/ha6.8world 5.8 (+16%)
kg per person10.1world 8.03
10-year change+33%world +5.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/indonesia/) | 17,985,386 | 27.4% |
| 2 | **India** | 14,707,567 | 22.4% |
| 3 | [Philippines](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/philippines/) | 14,500,416 | 22.1% |
| 4 | [Brazil](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/brazil/) | 3,158,018 | 4.8% |

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

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

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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

Exports112,309 t USD 70.9 m
Exporter rank4 of 93
Imports16 t USD 14,000
Importer rank116 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 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.

## Other large producers

[Indonesia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/indonesia/)[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/)[Ghana](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/ghana/)
[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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