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Desiccated coconuts market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Asian desiccated coconut market volume expanded from 166.7 thousand tonnes to 207.0 thousand tonnes. This growth was underpinned by government support for export-oriented production in the Philippines and India, which bolstered overall supply. In 2019, Sri Lanka reported a 5.2% year-on-year increase in desiccated coconut output, further contributing to regional availability. When climate and pest issues constrained Sri Lankan production in 2020, heightened import volumes helped sustain the market size.

Market volume then fell to 175.9 thousand tonnes in 2021 as key producing countries prioritized exports. The Philippines saw desiccated coconut exports grow significantly, driven by the expansion of major processors like Axelum. A strong recovery followed in 2022, with volume reaching 218.4 thousand tonnes. This rebound was fueled by record coconut production in Sri Lanka due to favorable weather and by tax incentives for desiccated coconut projects in the Philippines. However, severe drought in Sri Lanka caused a sharp drop in coconut output in 2023, pulling the market volume down to 159.2 thousand tonnes.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia 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, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China 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, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China 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, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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 China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 desiccated coconuts in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of desiccated coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of desiccated coconuts, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's production of desiccated coconuts declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the region produced 390.2 thousand tonnes, which represents an 8.8% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production actually increased by 16.3%, averaging a 5.2% annual growth rate. The peak was reached in 2019 with 428.0 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 17.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.1%	17.0%	(8.8%)	5.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports desiccated coconuts from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

The export data shows significant volatility, reflecting an unstable market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 at 244 thousand tonnes, then surged by a factor of 4.3 to their peak in 2017. In 2020, Asia exported 262 thousand tonnes of desiccated coconuts, marking a 10.8% decline from 2019. The most substantial drop occurred in 2018 with a 76.9% decrease, while 2019 saw the largest increase at 20.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.9%)	20.3%	(10.8%)	(37.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Canada was the leading importer of desiccated coconuts from Asia, accounting for 38.0% of total exports by volume. The United States followed with 8.0%, and the Netherlands with 4.9%. Together, these three markets represented 50.9% of Asia's total desiccated coconut exports during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After declining for two consecutive years, the value of desiccated coconut exports from Asia rebounded. In 2020, exports reached 617.9 million US dollars, showing a strong 17.0% increase compared to 2019. However, over the full 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 14.2%, with an average annual decline of 5.0%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 528.3 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual decline of 16.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	(16.7%)	17.0%	(5.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

An analysis of export values from 2017 to 2020 reveals a diverse distribution across multiple markets. The United States accounted for 15.8% of total export value, followed by the Netherlands at 8.2% and Germany at 5.6%. Combined, these three countries represented just 29.7% of total exports, while the remaining 70.3% was distributed among various other trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports desiccated coconuts to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's imports of desiccated coconuts increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the region imported 78 thousand tonnes, representing a substantial 45.0% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 18.9%, averaging 5.9% annual growth. The lowest import volume occurred in 2018 at 45 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 32.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.3%)	21.1%	45.0%	5.9%

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Following two years of reduction, the value of desiccated coconut imports into Asia increased. In 2020, imports amounted to 217.5 million US dollars, showing a significant 37.2% rise compared to the previous year. However, over the entire 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 7.5%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 158.5 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual drop of 25.3%.

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