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Coconuts market in Mozambique

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Coconut production in Mozambique remained stable at around 302.5 thousand tonnes from 2018 to 2019, despite underlying challenges such as the aging of palm trees and pest infestations that threatened long-term sustainability. A shift among growers toward selling fresh coconuts at higher prices in local markets, rather than supplying copra for oil and soap industries, began to reduce raw material availability for processing, contributing to a slight dip in overall output to 301.3 thousand tonnes by 2020–2021.

Output fell more noticeably to 295.3 thousand tonnes in 2022, pressured by severe supply shortages and logistical difficulties that constrained market availability and drove up local prices. The following year, production rebounded to 311.0 thousand tonnes, supported by private-sector investments like Grupo Madal's large-scale renewal of over 31 000 hectares of coconut plantations in Zambézia Province, aimed at reviving yields. Meanwhile, innovations such as Saboeira de Inhambane’s bioremediation technology using coconut husks highlighted diversification within the coconut value chain.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Mozambique
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mozambique by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production coconuts in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique ranked 18th globally in coconut production.

Top producers of coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Mozambique produced 301.3 thousand tons of coconuts, showing little change from 2019. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 302.5 thousand tons, which represented a 0.8% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	-	(0.4%)	0.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconuts from Mozambique

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed an unstable trend during this period. In 2019, exports reached their lowest point at 100.7 tons, marking a 51.8% decline. By 2020, exports surged to 502.0 tons, representing a 398.6% increase from 2019 and a fivefold difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(49.3%)	(51.8%)	398.6%	6.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the primary market for Mozambique's coconut exports, accounting for 74.4% of total exports by volume, while other destinations made up the remainder.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market displayed volatility over the observed years. In 2019, exports hit their lowest value at 63.4 thousand US dollars, with a 61.7% decline. By 2020, exports rose sharply to 315.7 thousand US dollars, a 397.7% increase from 2019, showing a fivefold variation between the high in 2020 and the low in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	15.4%	(61.7%)	397.7%	30.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa led in export value terms, holding a 70.7% share of total flows, with other markets accounting for the rest.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Mozambique in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconuts to Mozambique

Imports in kind, t

Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 20.2%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 7.3%. In 2019, imports fell to their minimum of 152.0 tons, a 43.4% decline. By 2020, imports rebounded to 190.0 tons, a 24.9% increase year-over-year, while the peak was recorded in 2018 at 268.8 tons.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(43.4%)	24.9%	(7.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports by volume were highly concentrated, with South Africa and Indonesia together accounting for 83.0% of total flows, and other partners making up the residual share.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Mozambique in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market was characterized by volatility during these years. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 316.2 thousand US dollars, with a 48.8% decline. By 2020, imports increased to 549.8 thousand US dollars, a 73.9% rise from 2019, while the peak was in 2018 at 617.4 thousand US dollars, showing a twofold gap between the high in 2018 and the low in 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	17.6%	(48.8%)	73.9%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, South Africa and Indonesia dominated imports in value terms to Mozambique, jointly representing 85.9% of total flows, while other countries held much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Mozambique in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io