Coconuts, in shell production in Myanmar
In 2024 Myanmar produced 1.3 million t of coconuts, in shell, the 7th largest in the world (2.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 4.4%. The record was 1.4 million t in 2018. Area harvested: 49,597 ha, yield 26.8 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1.3 million t
- World rank
- 7 of 84
- 10-year change
- +4.4%
- Record
- 1.4 million t
- 2018
Coconuts, in shell in Myanmar, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Myanmar compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 2.0%
- 2.1% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 26.8
- world 5.8 (+358%)
- kg per person
- 24.4
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +4.4%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Vietnam | 2,280,323 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 1,814,800 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Myanmar | 1,329,374 | 2.0% |
| 8 | Papua New Guinea | 1,250,138 | 1.9% |
| 9 | Mexico | 1,127,654 | 1.7% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Myanmar is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,329,374 | +2.7% | 49,597 | 26.80 |
| 2023 | 1,295,000 | +4.6% | 49,000 | 26.43 |
| 2022 | 1,237,623 | +1.4% | 48,900 | 25.31 |
| 2021 | 1,220,000 | −2.6% | 49,000 | 24.90 |
| 2020 | 1,252,215 | −1.9% | 48,913 | 25.60 |
| 2019 | 1,276,095 | −9.8% | 48,902 | 26.09 |
| 2018 | 1,414,010 | +15% | 48,562 | 29.12 |
| 2017 | 1,225,690 | 0.0% | 48,608 | 25.22 |
| 2016 | 1,225,690 | −3.6% | 48,502 | 25.27 |
| 2015 | 1,271,665 | −0.1% | 48,351 | 26.30 |
| 2014 | 1,272,943 | −0.2% | 48,562 | 26.21 |
| 2013 | 1,276,030 | +4.0% | 48,158 | 26.50 |
| 2012 | 1,226,792 | +2.6% | 48,158 | 25.47 |
| 2011 | 1,195,142 | +11% | 47,348 | 25.24 |
| 2010 | 1,077,138 | +3.3% | 41,683 | 25.84 |
| 2009 | 1,042,928 | −0.8% | 41,278 | 25.27 |
| 2008 | 1,050,982 | −17% | 50,990 | 20.61 |
| 2007 | 1,262,535 | +4.0% | 50,586 | 24.96 |
| 2006 | 1,214,310 | +6.7% | 50,181 | 24.20 |
| 2005 | 1,137,942 | +6.3% | 48,562 | 23.43 |
| 2004 | 1,070,112 | +7.8% | 46,944 | 22.80 |
| 2003 | 992,580 | +8.9% | 44,515 | 22.30 |
| 2002 | 911,722 | +12% | 42,492 | 21.46 |
| 2001 | 814,690 | +13% | 40,873 | 19.93 |
| 2000 | 721,298 | +28% | 37,231 | 19.37 |
| 1999 | 563,275 | −10.0% | 33,994 | 16.57 |
| 1998 | 625,652 | +1.8% | 31,970 | 19.57 |
| 1997 | 614,512 | +3.7% | 31,566 | 19.47 |
| 1996 | 592,368 | +18% | 31,161 | 19.01 |
| 1995 | 501,865 | −1.3% | 30,756 | 16.32 |
| 1994 | 508,412 | −0.9% | 30,351 | 16.75 |
| 1993 | 513,148 | +4.7% | 30,756 | 16.68 |
| 1992 | 490,180 | −9.9% | 29,542 | 16.59 |
| 1991 | 543,860 | +197% | 29,137 | 18.67 |
| 1990 | 183,083 | +0.9% | 28,638 | 6.39 |
| 1989 | 181,404 | −18% | 27,418 | 6.62 |
| 1988 | 222,035 | −3.3% | 27,046 | 8.21 |
| 1987 | 229,500 | +28% | 26,738 | 8.58 |
| 1986 | 178,669 | +11% | 26,150 | 6.83 |
| 1985 | 160,267 | +2.4% | 24,300 | 6.60 |
| 1984 | 156,555 | +6.1% | 24,379 | 6.42 |
| 1983 | 147,528 | +31% | 21,837 | 6.76 |
| 1982 | 112,285 | +0.1% | 21,282 | 5.28 |
| 1981 | 112,161 | −24% | 21,000 | 5.34 |
| 1980 | 148,341 | +54% | 19,816 | 7.49 |
| 1979 | 96,377 | +5.6% | 21,449 | 4.49 |
| 1978 | 91,296 | −1.5% | 18,211 | 5.01 |
| 1977 | 92,668 | +21% | 17,806 | 5.20 |
| 1976 | 76,872 | +7.7% | 16,855 | 4.56 |
| 1975 | 71,393 | −2.5% | 15,693 | 4.55 |
| 1974 | 73,187 | +5.2% | 16,239 | 4.51 |
| 1973 | 69,584 | +6.3% | 15,977 | 4.36 |
| 1972 | 65,484 | +10% | 15,393 | 4.25 |
| 1971 | 59,263 | +5.5% | 14,569 | 4.07 |
| 1970 | 56,179 | +24% | 13,759 | 4.08 |
| 1969 | 45,344 | +9.4% | 12,141 | 3.73 |
| 1968 | 41,459 | −0.7% | 11,331 | 3.66 |
| 1967 | 41,747 | −1.2% | 11,415 | 3.66 |
| 1966 | 42,262 | −14% | 10,927 | 3.87 |
| 1965 | 49,106 | +0.2% | 11,052 | 4.44 |
| 1964 | 49,003 | +6.6% | 10,033 | 4.88 |
| 1963 | 45,957 | +9.4% | 8,256 | 5.57 |
| 1962 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 7,972 | 5.27 |
| 1961 | 40,000 | — | 7,487 | 5.34 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 2 t USD 0
- Exporter rank
- 85 of 93
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 Myanmar?
Myanmar produced 1.3 million t in 2024, 2.0% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Myanmar rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Myanmar ranked 7th 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 Myanmar changed?
It rose by 4.4% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 1.4 million t in 2018.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Myanmar?
26.8 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (1.3 million t from 49,597 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Myanmar export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Myanmar reported exports of 2 t (USD 0) and no imports, 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 Myanmar 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.