Coconuts, in shell production in Trinidad and Tobago
In 2024 Trinidad and Tobago produced 19,590 t of coconuts, in shell, the 46th largest in the world (0.03% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 53%. The record was 118,400 t in 1969. Area harvested: 3,109 ha, yield 6.3 t/ha.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 19,590 t
- World rank
- 46 of 84
- 10-year change
- +53%
- Record
- 118,400 t
- 1969
Coconuts, in shell in Trinidad and Tobago, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Trinidad and Tobago compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.03%
- 0.02% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 6.3
- world 5.8 (+7.8%)
- kg per person
- 13.0
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +53%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 | Costa Rica | 19,862 | 0.03% |
| 45 | Panama | 19,639 | 0.03% |
| 46 | Trinidad and Tobago | 19,590 | 0.03% |
| 47 | New Caledonia | 18,262 | 0.03% |
| 48 | Somalia | 18,186 | 0.03% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Trinidad and Tobago is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,590 | −4.0% | 3,109 | 6.30 |
| 2023 | 20,400 | 0.0% | 3,247 | 6.28 |
| 2022 | 20,400 | +21% | 3,257 | 6.26 |
| 2021 | 16,800 | 0.0% | 2,677 | 6.28 |
| 2020 | 16,800 | −6.7% | 2,692 | 6.24 |
| 2019 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,883 | 6.24 |
| 2018 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,894 | 6.22 |
| 2017 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 2,909 | 6.19 |
| 2016 | 18,000 | +7.1% | 2,941 | 6.12 |
| 2015 | 16,800 | +31% | 2,749 | 6.11 |
| 2014 | 12,800 | −5.9% | 2,178 | 5.88 |
| 2013 | 13,600 | −17% | 2,500 | 5.44 |
| 2012 | 16,349 | +0.5% | 2,500 | 6.54 |
| 2011 | 16,270 | −2.2% | 2,565 | 6.34 |
| 2010 | 16,635 | +6.5% | 2,708 | 6.14 |
| 2009 | 15,615 | −13% | 2,597 | 6.01 |
| 2008 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,036 | 5.93 |
| 2007 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,067 | 5.87 |
| 2006 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,087 | 5.83 |
| 2005 | 18,000 | 0.0% | 3,107 | 5.79 |
| 2004 | 18,000 | +9.1% | 3,300 | 5.45 |
| 2003 | 16,500 | −31% | 3,000 | 5.50 |
| 2002 | 24,000 | +4.3% | 4,100 | 5.85 |
| 2001 | 23,000 | 0.0% | 4,000 | 5.75 |
| 2000 | 23,000 | 0.0% | 4,250 | 5.41 |
| 1999 | 23,000 | +4.5% | 4,200 | 5.48 |
| 1998 | 22,000 | +10% | 4,200 | 5.24 |
| 1997 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 3,767 | 5.31 |
| 1996 | 20,000 | 0.0% | 3,802 | 5.26 |
| 1995 | 20,000 | −33% | 4,000 | 5.00 |
| 1994 | 30,000 | −25% | 6,000 | 5.00 |
| 1993 | 40,000 | −7.0% | 7,000 | 5.71 |
| 1992 | 43,000 | +2.4% | 8,000 | 5.38 |
| 1991 | 42,000 | +5.0% | 8,000 | 5.25 |
| 1990 | 40,000 | +33% | 8,000 | 5.00 |
| 1989 | 30,000 | −17% | 6,500 | 4.62 |
| 1988 | 36,000 | −22% | 7,500 | 4.80 |
| 1987 | 46,000 | +4.5% | 9,000 | 5.11 |
| 1986 | 44,000 | +4.8% | 8,800 | 5.00 |
| 1985 | 42,000 | −19% | 8,500 | 4.94 |
| 1984 | 52,000 | −10% | 10,500 | 4.95 |
| 1983 | 58,000 | +7.4% | 11,800 | 4.92 |
| 1982 | 54,000 | +13% | 11,000 | 4.91 |
| 1981 | 48,000 | +22% | 9,800 | 4.90 |
| 1980 | 39,500 | −34% | 8,100 | 4.88 |
| 1979 | 60,000 | −7.7% | 12,500 | 4.80 |
| 1978 | 65,000 | −18% | 13,500 | 4.81 |
| 1977 | 79,000 | 0.0% | 16,500 | 4.79 |
| 1976 | 79,000 | +2.6% | 16,500 | 4.79 |
| 1975 | 77,000 | +31% | 16,000 | 4.81 |
| 1974 | 59,000 | −40% | 12,500 | 4.72 |
| 1973 | 99,000 | −5.3% | 20,500 | 4.83 |
| 1972 | 104,500 | +1.0% | 21,500 | 4.86 |
| 1971 | 103,500 | +11% | 21,500 | 4.81 |
| 1970 | 93,600 | −21% | 19,500 | 4.80 |
| 1969 | 118,400 | +4.1% | 24,500 | 4.83 |
| 1968 | 113,700 | +8.7% | 23,500 | 4.84 |
| 1967 | 104,600 | +1.3% | 21,500 | 4.87 |
| 1966 | 103,300 | +1.5% | 21,500 | 4.80 |
| 1965 | 101,800 | −0.3% | 21,000 | 4.85 |
| 1964 | 102,100 | −11% | 21,500 | 4.75 |
| 1963 | 115,200 | +12% | 24,000 | 4.80 |
| 1962 | 103,000 | −8.8% | 21,500 | 4.79 |
| 1961 | 113,000 | — | 23,500 | 4.81 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 1 t USD 3,000
- Exporter rank
- 93 of 93
- Imports
- 89 t USD 88,000
- Importer rank
- 91 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
Trinidad and Tobago produced 19,590 t in 2024, 0.03% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Trinidad and Tobago rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Trinidad and Tobago ranked 46th 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 Trinidad and Tobago changed?
It rose by 53% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. The record was 118,400 t in 1969.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Trinidad and Tobago?
6.3 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (19,590 t from 3,109 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Trinidad and Tobago export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Trinidad and Tobago reported exports of 1 t (USD 3,000) and imports of 89 t (USD 88,000), 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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.