In 2024 India produced about 14.7 million tonnes of coconuts, in shell from 2,165 thousand hectares, an average yield of 6,793 kg per hectare. That is up 33% on ten years earlier. Yield per hectare has risen 21% over the same period. The highest output on record was in 2018 (16.4 million tonnes).
Production
Area harvested
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India against the world
Among the 11 countries that each grow at least 1% of the world's coconuts, in shell, India ranks 8 of 11 for yield in 2024, at 6,793 kg per hectare. The world average is 5,848 kg per hectare. Myanmar leads at 26,804 kg per hectare.
| # | Country | Yield (kg/ha) | Share of world output |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Myanmar | 26,804 | 2.0% |
| 2 | Brazil | 16,873 | 4.8% |
| 3 | Viet Nam | 12,562 | 3.5% |
| 4 | Mexico | 8,987 | 1.7% |
| 5 | Malaysia | 8,931 | 1.0% |
| 6 | Thailand | 7,425 | 1.5% |
| 7 | Papua New Guinea | 7,202 | 1.9% |
| 8 | India | 6,793 | 22.4% |
| 9 | Indonesia | 6,378 | 27.4% |
| 10 | Philippines | 3,884 | 22.1% |
| 11 | Sri Lanka | 3,744 | 2.8% |
How does your coconuts, in shell yield compare?
Averages are national figures and depend on irrigation, variety and season. Your own field can be well above or below them.
Source: FAO, FAOSTAT crops and livestock products (CC BY 4.0). National totals for India, including FAO estimates; they can differ from Indian ministry releases.