Coconuts, in shell production in Kenya
In 2024 Kenya produced 87,155 t of coconuts, in shell, the 30th largest in the world (0.13% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 36%. The record was 120,068 t in 2012. Area harvested: 75,012 ha, yield 1.2 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 87,155 t
- World rank
- 30 of 84
- 10-year change
- +36%
- Record
- 120,068 t
- 2012
Coconuts, in shell in Kenya, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Kenya compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.13%
- 0.10% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 1.2
- world 5.8 (−80%)
- kg per person
- 1.54
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +36%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | Micronesia | 95,144 | 0.15% |
| 29 | French Polynesia | 91,411 | 0.14% |
| 30 | Kenya | 87,155 | 0.13% |
| 31 | El Salvador | 75,498 | 0.12% |
| 32 | Guinea | 69,756 | 0.11% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Kenya is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 87,155 | +6.7% | 75,012 | 1.16 |
| 2023 | 81,667 | +14% | 73,991 | 1.10 |
| 2022 | 71,722 | −17% | 72,286 | 0.99 |
| 2021 | 86,554 | −21% | 77,566 | 1.12 |
| 2020 | 110,013 | +0.1% | 84,906 | 1.30 |
| 2019 | 109,889 | +4.3% | 84,824 | 1.30 |
| 2018 | 105,362 | +14% | 82,921 | 1.27 |
| 2017 | 92,313 | −20% | 81,162 | 1.14 |
| 2016 | 115,228 | +16% | 47,401 | 2.43 |
| 2015 | 99,341 | +55% | 43,404 | 2.29 |
| 2014 | 63,958 | −0.2% | 38,800 | 1.65 |
| 2013 | 64,079 | −47% | 39,156 | 1.64 |
| 2012 | 120,068 | +37% | 42,117 | 2.85 |
| 2011 | 87,497 | +17% | 50,663 | 1.73 |
| 2010 | 74,613 | +22% | 50,143 | 1.49 |
| 2009 | 61,198 | +2.5% | 46,963 | 1.30 |
| 2008 | 59,697 | −3.5% | 40,761 | 1.46 |
| 2007 | 61,874 | +1.2% | 37,813 | 1.64 |
| 2006 | 61,117 | −3.0% | 37,150 | 1.65 |
| 2005 | 63,000 | +1.6% | 15,800 | 3.99 |
| 2004 | 62,000 | +3.3% | 15,500 | 4.00 |
| 2003 | 60,000 | −0.1% | 17,267 | 3.47 |
| 2002 | 60,060 | −1.9% | 17,019 | 3.53 |
| 2001 | 61,220 | −2.8% | 18,957 | 3.23 |
| 2000 | 63,000 | −1.1% | 20,288 | 3.11 |
| 1999 | 63,681 | +1.5% | 20,711 | 3.07 |
| 1998 | 62,762 | −12% | 20,603 | 3.05 |
| 1997 | 71,638 | +64% | 23,434 | 3.06 |
| 1996 | 43,649 | −13% | 15,000 | 2.91 |
| 1995 | 50,000 | −9.1% | 15,118 | 3.31 |
| 1994 | 55,000 | +22% | 14,500 | 3.79 |
| 1993 | 45,000 | +7.1% | 12,783 | 3.52 |
| 1992 | 42,000 | −0.5% | 12,842 | 3.27 |
| 1991 | 42,217 | +1.1% | 12,969 | 3.26 |
| 1990 | 41,777 | +1.9% | 14,598 | 2.86 |
| 1989 | 41,000 | +2.5% | 13,500 | 3.04 |
| 1988 | 40,000 | +5.3% | 13,500 | 2.96 |
| 1987 | 38,000 | −5.0% | 13,500 | 2.81 |
| 1986 | 40,000 | 0.0% | 13,500 | 2.96 |
| 1985 | 40,000 | −4.8% | 13,500 | 2.96 |
| 1984 | 42,000 | −6.7% | 13,500 | 3.11 |
| 1983 | 45,000 | +32% | 13,500 | 3.33 |
| 1982 | 34,203 | −43% | 13,000 | 2.63 |
| 1981 | 60,000 | −14% | 14,000 | 4.29 |
| 1980 | 70,000 | −6.7% | 15,000 | 4.67 |
| 1979 | 75,000 | −3.8% | 16,000 | 4.69 |
| 1978 | 78,000 | +4.0% | 16,000 | 4.88 |
| 1977 | 75,000 | +15% | 16,000 | 4.69 |
| 1976 | 65,000 | +1.6% | 16,000 | 4.06 |
| 1975 | 64,000 | −8.6% | 16,000 | 4.00 |
| 1974 | 70,000 | −13% | 16,000 | 4.38 |
| 1973 | 80,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 4.71 |
| 1972 | 80,000 | +6.7% | 17,000 | 4.71 |
| 1971 | 75,000 | −6.3% | 17,000 | 4.41 |
| 1970 | 80,000 | +6.7% | 17,000 | 4.71 |
| 1969 | 75,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 4.41 |
| 1968 | 75,000 | +15% | 17,000 | 4.41 |
| 1967 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1966 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1965 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1964 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1963 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1962 | 65,000 | 0.0% | 17,000 | 3.82 |
| 1961 | 65,000 | — | 17,000 | 3.82 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 5 t USD 14,000
- Exporter rank
- 74 of 93
- Imports
- 4 t USD 6,000
- Importer rank
- 133 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 Kenya?
Kenya produced 87,155 t in 2024, 0.13% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kenya rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Kenya ranked 30th 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 Kenya changed?
It rose by 36% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 120,068 t in 2012.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Kenya?
1.2 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (87,155 t from 75,012 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Kenya export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Kenya reported exports of 5 t (USD 14,000) and imports of 4 t (USD 6,000), 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.