Top Coconut Producing Countries

Coconut farming is predominantly concentrated in tropical regions, with Indonesia, the Philippines, and India standing as the world’s top producers. These three countries account for over 70% of global coconut production, thanks to their warm climates and extensive coastlines ideal for coconut palms. Historically, the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is believed to have originated in the Indo-Malaya region, spreading naturally across the tropics via ocean currents and human migration. Early Austronesian peoples played a crucial role in its dispersal, carrying coconuts as a vital food and water source during their seafaring expansions throughout Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. Over centuries, coconut cultivation became integral to the economies and cultures of tropical Asia, Africa, and the Americas, with its versatile uses—from food and drink to fiber and oil—cementing its status as the “tree of life” in many societies. Today, global demand continues to drive innovation and expansion in coconut farming, particularly in the leading producer nations.

Data from United Nations FAO Stat