Coconuts, in shell production in Vietnam
In 2024 Vietnam produced 2.3 million t of coconuts, in shell, the 5th largest in the world (3.48% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 66%. This is the highest figure on record. Area harvested: 181,523 ha, yield 12.6 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2.3 million t
- World rank
- 5 of 84
- 10-year change
- +66%
- Record
- 2.3 million t
- 2024
Coconuts, in shell in Vietnam, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
Vietnam compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 3.5%
- 2.2% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 12.6
- world 5.8 (+115%)
- kg per person
- 22.6
- world 8.03
- 10-year change
- +66%
- world +5.7%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Philippines | 14,500,416 | 22.1% |
| 4 | Brazil | 3,158,018 | 4.8% |
| 5 | Vietnam | 2,280,323 | 3.5% |
| 6 | Sri Lanka | 1,814,800 | 2.8% |
| 7 | Myanmar | 1,329,374 | 2.0% |
Map of world production of coconuts, in shell
Share of the world total; Vietnam is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,280,323 | +7.0% | 181,523 | 12.56 |
| 2023 | 2,132,034 | +11% | 177,702 | 12.00 |
| 2022 | 1,923,681 | +3.1% | 172,729 | 11.14 |
| 2021 | 1,866,700 | +8.5% | 167,695 | 11.13 |
| 2020 | 1,720,661 | +2.6% | 163,636 | 10.52 |
| 2019 | 1,677,044 | +6.7% | 158,959 | 10.55 |
| 2018 | 1,571,708 | +4.8% | 154,684 | 10.16 |
| 2017 | 1,499,228 | +2.0% | 148,106 | 10.12 |
| 2016 | 1,469,960 | +2.1% | 146,835 | 10.01 |
| 2015 | 1,439,119 | +4.7% | 145,634 | 9.88 |
| 2014 | 1,374,404 | +5.4% | 139,236 | 9.87 |
| 2013 | 1,303,826 | +2.4% | 136,206 | 9.57 |
| 2012 | 1,273,003 | +5.9% | 132,006 | 9.64 |
| 2011 | 1,201,563 | +3.4% | 127,017 | 9.46 |
| 2010 | 1,162,200 | +3.0% | 140,300 | 8.28 |
| 2009 | 1,128,500 | +3.0% | 121,500 | 9.29 |
| 2008 | 1,095,100 | +5.8% | 121,100 | 9.04 |
| 2007 | 1,034,900 | +3.4% | 119,300 | 8.67 |
| 2006 | 1,000,700 | +2.4% | 119,700 | 8.36 |
| 2005 | 977,200 | +1.8% | 119,300 | 8.19 |
| 2004 | 960,100 | +7.5% | 120,700 | 7.95 |
| 2003 | 893,300 | −2.4% | 120,300 | 7.43 |
| 2002 | 915,200 | +2.6% | 126,000 | 7.26 |
| 2001 | 892,000 | +0.8% | 137,100 | 6.51 |
| 2000 | 884,800 | −20% | 140,000 | 6.32 |
| 1999 | 1,104,200 | +15% | 163,500 | 6.75 |
| 1998 | 964,182 | −13% | 163,400 | 5.90 |
| 1997 | 1,110,818 | −16% | 169,900 | 6.54 |
| 1996 | 1,317,800 | +13% | 181,100 | 7.28 |
| 1995 | 1,165,300 | +8.1% | 172,900 | 6.74 |
| 1994 | 1,078,200 | −8.9% | 182,500 | 5.91 |
| 1993 | 1,184,000 | +3.9% | 207,620 | 5.70 |
| 1992 | 1,139,800 | +8.3% | 204,100 | 5.58 |
| 1991 | 1,052,500 | +18% | 214,200 | 4.91 |
| 1990 | 894,419 | −3.0% | 212,300 | 4.21 |
| 1989 | 922,000 | +7.6% | 206,287 | 4.47 |
| 1988 | 856,540 | +8.3% | 210,600 | 4.07 |
| 1987 | 790,953 | +11% | 199,300 | 3.97 |
| 1986 | 711,390 | +16% | 157,686 | 4.51 |
| 1985 | 611,783 | +11% | 127,600 | 4.79 |
| 1984 | 551,900 | +6.6% | 118,600 | 4.65 |
| 1983 | 517,700 | +29% | 100,100 | 5.17 |
| 1982 | 401,400 | +15% | 90,500 | 4.44 |
| 1981 | 349,100 | +12% | 82,100 | 4.25 |
| 1980 | 311,256 | −4.7% | 68,600 | 4.54 |
| 1979 | 326,461 | +25% | 71,720 | 4.55 |
| 1978 | 260,893 | +35% | 62,140 | 4.20 |
| 1977 | 192,577 | +24% | 51,996 | 3.70 |
| 1976 | 155,288 | +26% | 36,604 | 4.24 |
| 1975 | 123,100 | −3.1% | 30,700 | 4.01 |
| 1974 | 127,050 | −4.9% | 31,000 | 4.10 |
| 1973 | 133,600 | +15% | 31,000 | 4.31 |
| 1972 | 116,300 | −7.0% | 32,000 | 3.63 |
| 1971 | 125,100 | +5.6% | 33,600 | 3.72 |
| 1970 | 118,500 | +37% | 32,500 | 3.65 |
| 1969 | 86,720 | −11% | 34,000 | 2.55 |
| 1968 | 97,420 | −15% | 36,000 | 2.71 |
| 1967 | 114,840 | −11% | 38,000 | 3.02 |
| 1966 | 129,500 | −12% | 39,200 | 3.30 |
| 1965 | 147,300 | +19% | 40,600 | 3.63 |
| 1964 | 123,970 | −3.8% | 40,000 | 3.10 |
| 1963 | 128,840 | −13% | 40,000 | 3.22 |
| 1962 | 148,300 | −3.3% | 40,000 | 3.71 |
| 1961 | 153,400 | — | 42,400 | 3.62 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 114,317 t USD 125 m
- Exporter rank
- 3 of 93
- Imports
- 15,938 t USD 17.0 m
- Importer rank
- 9 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 Vietnam?
Vietnam produced 2.3 million t in 2024, 3.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Vietnam rank in the world for production of coconuts, in shell?
Vietnam ranked 5th 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 Vietnam changed?
It rose by 66% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +5.7% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
What is the yield of coconuts, in shell in Vietnam?
12.6 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.3 million t from 181,523 ha), against a world average of 5.8 t/ha.
Does Vietnam export or import coconuts, in shell?
In 2024 Vietnam reported exports of 114,317 t (USD 125 m) and imports of 15,938 t (USD 17.0 m), 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.