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Coconuts market in SADC

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The coconut market in the SADC region began the period at nearly 990 thousand tons in 2018, a level supported by the entry of new players into coconut oil production in Niger and the establishment of artisanal wet extraction systems in Benin and Togo. Market volume then contracted over the following three years, falling to 917 thousand tons by 2021.

A turnaround began in 2022, and the market expanded significantly to over 1 million tons in 2023. This growth was facilitated by increased manufacturing of coconut oil processing machinery in Mali, which boosted local industrial capacity. In 2024, South Africa's food hygiene regulation R638 continued to shape production standards, while global supply chain disruptions and a shift in consumer preferences toward natural and plant-based products influenced the broader market environment.

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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

SADC's coconut production has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 917 thousand tonnes of coconuts, marking a moderate year-over-year decrease of 4.7%. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 15.2%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 5.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.3%)	(1.8%)	(4.7%)	(5.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports coconuts from SADC

Exports in kind, t

Cross-border shipments of coconuts from SADC have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, SADC exported 563 tonnes of coconuts, showing a steep year-over-year gain of 75.0%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 199.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 44.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.7%	19.0%	75.0%	44.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Data from 2017 to 2020 show that SADC's coconut exports in kind were not concentrated on a few key destinations. The Netherlands accounted for 4.7% of exports, Switzerland for 4.0%, and the United Arab Emirates for 1.2%. Together, these three countries represented only 9.8% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 and reached their maximum in 2020, with a 1.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, coconut deliveries from SADC stood at 2 258 thousand US dollars, amounting to a sharp rise of 87.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 1 205 thousand US dollars, and the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 28.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	(28.8%)	87.3%	11.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, SADC's coconut exports in value terms were widely dispersed across partner countries. Hong Kong accounted for 5.7% of exports, Germany for 4.0%, and China for 2.6%. Together, these three countries represented only 12.3% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports coconuts to SADC

Imports in kind, t

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Import volumes hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC imported a total of coconuts, corresponding to an uptick of 99.9% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 with a decrease of 10.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.8%	(10.9%)	99.9%	28.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia stood out as the main markets for SADC's coconut imports in kind. The Philippines accounted for 31.2% of imports, Vietnam for 20.8%, and Indonesia for 16.8%. Together, these three countries represented 68.8% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, SADC's coconut imports came to 11 937 thousand US dollars, reflecting a robust increase of 15.6% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11.6%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 10 326 thousand US dollars, while the maximum value was in 2018 at 16 103 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 35.9%, and the largest increase was in 2018 with a gain of 19.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	19.3%	(35.9%)	15.6%	(4.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines were the primary suppliers of coconuts to SADC in value terms. Vietnam accounted for 30.9% of imports, Indonesia for 25.2%, and the Philippines for 19.0%. Together, these three countries jointly accounted for 75.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io