> 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%.

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# 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.

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Production, 202487,155 t
World rank30 of 84
10-year change+36%
Record120,068 t2012

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

## Kenya compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.13%0.10% in 2014
Yield, t/ha1.2world 5.8 (−80%)
kg per person1.54world 8.03
10-year change+36%world +5.7%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [Micronesia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/micronesia/) | 95,144 | 0.15% |
| 29 | [French Polynesia](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/french-polynesia/) | 91,411 | 0.14% |
| 30 | **Kenya** | 87,155 | 0.13% |
| 31 | [El Salvador](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/el-salvador/) | 75,498 | 0.12% |
| 32 | [Guinea](https://husfarm.com/production/coconuts/guinea/) | 69,756 | 0.11% |

[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; 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

Exports5 t USD 14,000
Exporter rank74 of 93
Imports4 t USD 6,000
Importer rank133 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 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.

## 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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