Coconuts, in shell production in Mozambique
In 2024 Mozambique produced 291,381 t of coconuts, in shell, the 18th largest in the world (0.44% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 0.5%. The record was 480,000 t in 1979. Area harvested: 77,875 ha, yield 3.7 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 291,381 t
- World rank
- 18 of 84
- 10-year change
- −0.5%
- Record
- 480,000 t
- 1979
Coconuts, in shell in Mozambique, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Mozambique compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.44%
- 0.47% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 3.7
- world 5.8 (−36%)
- kg per person
- 8.41
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- −0.5%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | China | 373,544 | 0.57% |
| 17 | Vanuatu | 365,332 | 0.56% |
| 18 | Mozambique | 291,381 | 0.44% |
| 19 | Nigeria | 289,807 | 0.44% |
| 20 | Kiribati | 176,542 | 0.27% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Mozambique is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 291,381 | −6.3% | 77,875 | 3.74 |
| 2023 | 311,000 | +5.3% | 85,000 | 3.66 |
| 2022 | 295,300 | −2.0% | 83,000 | 3.56 |
| 2021 | 301,300 | 0.0% | 86,000 | 3.50 |
| 2020 | 301,300 | −0.4% | 86,000 | 3.50 |
| 2019 | 302,500 | 0.0% | 87,000 | 3.48 |
| 2018 | 302,500 | +0.8% | 86,000 | 3.52 |
| 2017 | 300,100 | −1.2% | 85,000 | 3.53 |
| 2016 | 303,700 | +0.4% | 86,000 | 3.53 |
| 2015 | 302,500 | +3.3% | 88,000 | 3.44 |
| 2014 | 292,900 | −6.2% | 81,000 | 3.62 |
| 2013 | 312,100 | −3.7% | 70,000 | 4.46 |
| 2012 | 324,100 | −14% | 70,000 | 4.63 |
| 2011 | 376,700 | +0.0% | 70,000 | 5.38 |
| 2010 | 376,600 | +8.9% | 70,000 | 5.38 |
| 2009 | 345,745 | +0.5% | 67,935 | 5.09 |
| 2008 | 343,948 | +4.2% | 73,677 | 4.67 |
| 2007 | 330,022 | +14% | 78,427 | 4.21 |
| 2006 | 290,000 | −34% | 70,000 | 4.14 |
| 2005 | 440,000 | +54% | 100,000 | 4.40 |
| 2004 | 285,000 | −1.7% | 68,000 | 4.19 |
| 2003 | 290,000 | +5.5% | 70,000 | 4.14 |
| 2002 | 275,000 | −38% | 65,000 | 4.23 |
| 2001 | 440,000 | −1.1% | 110,000 | 4.00 |
| 2000 | 445,000 | +2.3% | 108,000 | 4.12 |
| 1999 | 435,000 | +3.8% | 105,144 | 4.14 |
| 1998 | 419,063 | −6.9% | 105,455 | 3.97 |
| 1997 | 450,000 | +1.4% | 117,388 | 3.83 |
| 1996 | 444,000 | +3.5% | 118,148 | 3.76 |
| 1995 | 428,995 | −2.1% | 116,310 | 3.69 |
| 1994 | 438,000 | +0.7% | 120,874 | 3.62 |
| 1993 | 435,000 | −0.4% | 122,094 | 3.56 |
| 1992 | 436,619 | +2.7% | 124,562 | 3.51 |
| 1991 | 425,000 | +14% | 123,186 | 3.45 |
| 1990 | 372,715 | −11% | 63,194 | 5.90 |
| 1989 | 420,000 | 0.0% | 105,000 | 4.00 |
| 1988 | 420,000 | +1.2% | 105,000 | 4.00 |
| 1987 | 415,000 | +1.2% | 105,000 | 3.95 |
| 1986 | 410,000 | +2.5% | 105,000 | 3.90 |
| 1985 | 400,000 | 0.0% | 105,000 | 3.81 |
| 1984 | 400,000 | −2.4% | 105,000 | 3.81 |
| 1983 | 410,000 | −2.4% | 105,000 | 3.90 |
| 1982 | 420,000 | −2.3% | 105,000 | 4.00 |
| 1981 | 430,000 | −4.4% | 105,000 | 4.10 |
| 1980 | 450,000 | −6.3% | 105,000 | 4.29 |
| 1979 | 480,000 | +4.3% | 105,000 | 4.57 |
| 1978 | 460,000 | +4.5% | 105,000 | 4.38 |
| 1977 | 440,000 | +2.3% | 105,000 | 4.19 |
| 1976 | 430,000 | +7.5% | 105,000 | 4.10 |
| 1975 | 400,000 | −3.8% | 105,000 | 3.81 |
| 1974 | 416,000 | +0.2% | 105,000 | 3.96 |
| 1973 | 415,000 | +0.7% | 105,000 | 3.95 |
| 1972 | 412,000 | 0.0% | 105,000 | 3.92 |
| 1971 | 412,000 | +1.1% | 105,000 | 3.92 |
| 1970 | 407,400 | +7.2% | 105,000 | 3.88 |
| 1969 | 380,000 | −6.7% | 105,000 | 3.62 |
| 1968 | 407,400 | +5.0% | 105,000 | 3.88 |
| 1967 | 388,100 | +33% | 105,000 | 3.70 |
| 1966 | 291,100 | +6.0% | 100,000 | 2.91 |
| 1965 | 274,600 | −29% | 100,000 | 2.75 |
| 1964 | 389,500 | −7.0% | 105,000 | 3.71 |
| 1963 | 418,600 | +6.5% | 105,000 | 3.99 |
| 1962 | 392,900 | −10% | 105,000 | 3.74 |
| 1961 | 437,700 | — | 105,000 | 4.17 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 214 t USD 265,000
- Exporter rank
- 36 of 93
- Imports
- 15 t USD 96,000
- Importer rank
- 118 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 Mozambique?
Mozambique produced 291,381 t in 2024, 0.44% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Mozambique rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Mozambique ranked 18th 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 Mozambique changed?
It fell by 0.5% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 480,000 t in 1979.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Mozambique?
3.7 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (291,381 t from 77,875 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Mozambique export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Mozambique reported exports of 214 t (USD 265,000) and imports of 15 t (USD 96,000), 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 Mozambique is imputed by FAO. 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.