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Dr. Jelfina C. Alouw
She assumes charge over as Executive Director of the International Coconut Community, Jakarta, Indonesia since 2020. Prior to this appointment she was working as head of Collaboration and Dissemination Division of the Indonesian Division for Estate Crops Research and Development, Indonesia. She is an Entomologist by profession and with her 27 years of experience in the field of agriculture development, she is frequently providing technical assistance and consultancy for coconut development to farmers, coconut industries, students, lecturers and other governmental organizations. She is the author of many informative articles on coconut which were published in renowned international journals.
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What Role Does the Coconut Sector Play in Achieving the Multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
The coconut has been called the "Tree of Life" because of its incredible quality to provide nourishment, shelter, toiletries, and livelihood for countless communities worldwide. As we strive to achieve the 17 SDGs, we must recognize the potential of the coconut tree to contribute to sustainable development across multiple dimensions.
First and foremost, we must recognize the potential of the coconut industry to alleviate poverty (SDG 1) and hunger (SDG 2). Through the promotion of sustainable coconut farming, integrated coconut industries, development of marketable and profitable products, and fair wages for farmers, we can contribute to the economic wellbeing of millions of farmers and other people in coconut-producing regions. Coconut palm is grown on more than 12 million hectares in more than 90 countries and consumed by people in more than 110 countries worldwide. The outlook for coconut is positive, as global demand continues to rise. Furthermore, coconuts are a versatile source of nutrition, providing essential nutrients that can support food security and public health (SDG 3).
To create a truly sustainable industry, we must foster gender equality (SDG 5) and ensure that both male and female workers have equal opportunities and fair wages. The theme of the International Women's Day of 2023 is “Embrace Equity.” Equity is not only a great item to own, but also a must-have. Women have been involved in the entire coconut supply and value chain. ICC in collaboration with member countries has committed to provide capacity building according to the relevant needs for women to optimize women’s participation in coconut development to ensure more inclusive future for all women.
Additionally, we must focus on providing decent work and promoting sustainable economic growth (SDG 8) by creating jobs, fostering innovation, and supporting entrepreneurship in the sector. About 100 million producers and workers in the industry and more than 700 million people have been fully engaged in coconut value chain.
Commitment to responsible production and consumption (SDG 12) is evident in our efforts to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency. By utilizing every part of the coconut tree, from the husk to the fronds, we can create a circular economy that reduces waste and environmental impact. Moreover, the coconut industry can play a significant role in adapting and mitigating of the impacts of climate change (SDG 13) through its renewable (biofuel) and biodegradable products, contributions of the forest conservation, and serving as an effective carbon sink.
Finally, we must prioritize the protection of life on land (SDG 15) by embracing sustainable farming practices, such as agroforestry and organic farming, which contribute to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems. The development of good agricultural practices (GAP) for coconut and traceability system implemented has the potential to support the achievement of SDG 15.
To achieve these goals, the International Coconut Community has undertaken and remains committed to facilitating knowledge sharing, capacity building, research and development support, advocating for progressive policies, fostering strategic partnerships, and monitoring progress.
Apart from the benefits that coconuts offer, the industry has had to overcome several challenges including but not limited to the impact of the extreme climate events, disruptions in supply, demand, and export flows and inadequate technical and policy supports. As the relative challenges increase, strategic partnerships become imperative. The International Coconut Community calls on all stakeholders to collaborate with us on this important effort. Together, let us harness the power of the coconut industry to achieve the multiple sustainable development goals.
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Fiji
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Suva
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 18,720
3. Population* : 877,459
4. Gross Domestic Product (Million US$) : 5,270
5. Currency Unit : Fiji Dollar
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 2.07
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 63,885
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 159
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 27,000
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : n.a.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : n.a.
4. Exports Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconuts : 28
4.2 Coconut Oil : 1,955
4.3 Copra Meal : 28
4.4 Coconut Shell Charcoal : 4
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 1
4.6 Other : 29
5. Coconut Export Value (‘000 US$) : 5,261
6. Total Export Revenue (Million US$) : 956
7. Percentage Contribution to National
Export Earnings (%) : 0.55
Guyana
Guyana, a country on South America’s North Atlantic coast, is defined by its dense rainforest. English-speaking, with cricket and calypso music, it's culturally connected to the Caribbean region. Its capital, Georgetown, is known for British colonial architecture, including tall, painted-timber St. George’s Anglican Cathedral. A large clock marks the facade of Stabroek Market, a source of local produce.
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India
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : New Delhi
2. Total Area (Sq. Km – Million) : 3.288
3. Population (Million) : 1,210
4. Gross Domestic Product (Rs. Core) : 104,728 (at Factor Cost-current price)
(2013-2014 estimate)
5. Currency Unit : Indian Rupee (INR)
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average 2014) : 61.03
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Million Ha) : 2.14
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 21,665
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 3.10
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 21,158
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 3.02
4. Export Volume (MT) (2013-2014)
4.1 Coconuts : 52,720
4.2 Copra : 11,957
4.3 Coconut Oil : 7,067
4.4 Copra Meal : 37
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 5,166
4.6 Coir Yarn : 4,187
4.7 Coir Mattings : 3,425
4.8 Coir Mats : 22,843
4.9 Rugs & Carpets : 93
4.10 Coir Rope : 498
4.11 Rubberized Coir : 965
4.12 Tufted Mat : 43,752
4.13 Coco Pith : 271,495
4.14 Coir Fibre : 173,902
4.15 Curled Coir : 11,263
4.16 Other Coir Products : 4,557
4.17 Coconut Shell Charcoal : 24,773
4.18 Coconut Shell Based Activated Carbon : 96,561
5. Coconut Export Value (Million Rs.) : 26,322
(Million US$) 431
6. Total Export Value (Million US$) : 3,079
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.14
*Decrease in the export $ value compared to previous year (2012) is due to the increase in the Exchange rate
Indonesia
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Jakarta
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 1,904,569
3. Population (Million) : 264.6
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 1,015.42
5. Currency Unit : Rupiah (Rp)
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 13,381
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Million Ha) : 3.54
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 14,356
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 2.87
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Nuts Equivalent (000 MT) : 8,376
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (000 MT) : 1,675
4. Number of Coconut Farmers (000 Household) (2017) : 6,517
5. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Fresh Coconuts Mature Nuts : 903,862
4.2 Copra : 24,425
4.3 Coconut Oil : 510,441
4.4 Copra Meal : 202,090
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 98,038
4.6 Coconut Milk/Cream/Powder : 27,696
4.7 Shell Charcoal : 311,270
4.8 Activated Carbon : 20,076
4.9 Fibre & Fibre Products : 31,136
6. Coconut Export Value (US$ Million) : 1,487
7. Total Export Revenue (US$ Million) : 168,775
8. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.88
Jamaica
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Kingston
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 10,991
3. Population (Million) : 2.721
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ billion) : 13.89
5. Currency Unit : Jamaican Dollar
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ : 111
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut ('000 Ha) : 15.9
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 98.5
2.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 16.4
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 97,4
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 0.016
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconuts : 77
4.2 Coconut Oil : 4.3
4.3 Coconut Shell Charcoal : 0.8
4.4 Others -
5. Coconut Export Value ('000 US$) : 236.3
6. Total Export Revenue ('000 US$) : 1,455,000
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.02
Kenya
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Nairobi
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 580,000
3. Population (Million) : 45.55
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 60.94
5. Currency Unit : Shilling
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ : 90.47
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (‘000 Ha) : 177
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 259
2.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 19.9
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 110
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 1,404
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Copra : N.A.
4.2 Coconut Oil : 27.23
4.3 Copra Cake : N.A.
5. Coconut Export Value (US$) : 1,270,255
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ ‘000) : 454,924
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.28
Kiribati
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Tarawa
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 726.34
3. Population : 112,334
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ million) : 166.8
5. Currency Unit : Australian $
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 1.11
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 19,852
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 54.6
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 9,134
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : N.A.
4. Export Volume
4.1 Coconut Oil (MT) : 2,939
4.2 Copra (MT) : 1,332
4.3 Copra Meal (MT) : 216
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ ‘000) : 4,516
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ ‘000) : 9,764
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 46.3
Malaysia
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Kuala Lumpur
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 330,396
3. Population (Million) : 31.58
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 354.29
5. Currency Unit : Ringgit Malaysia
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 4.035
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 87,550
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 653
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 130,698
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : N.A.
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Fresh Coconuts : 48,247
4.2 Copra : 684
4.3 Coconut Oil : 187,665
4.4 Copra Meal : 2,206
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 9,800
4.6 Coconut Milk Powder : 3,575
4.7 Activated Carbon : 15,197
4.8 Fibre & Fibre Products (Coir Fibre) : 11,877
4.9 Other Non – Traditional Products Export Like : N.A.
VCO, Coconut Water, etc.
5. Coconut Export Value (Million US$ ) : 2,037
6. Total Export Revenue (Million US$) : 2,681,452
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.08
Marshall Islands
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Majuro
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 181.3
3. Population : 58,898
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Million) : 204
5. Currency Unit : US$
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 1
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 7,624
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 35
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 5,000
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : N.A.
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Copra : -
4.2 Coconut Oil : 124
4.3 Coconut Cake : 482
5. Coconut Export (US$ ‘000 ) : 369
6. Total Export Value (US$ ‘000) : 861,720
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 0.04
F.S Micronesia
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Palikir
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 702
3. Population : 102,116
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Million, 2013) : 318.071
5. Currency Unit : US Dollar
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 1
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 18,252
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 59
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 7,373
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent : N.A.
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Copra : 76
4.2 Coconut Oil : -
4.3 Other Non – Traditional Coconut Products export : N.A.
Like VCO, Coconut Water, etc.
5. Coconut Export Value (US$) : 26,556
6. Total Export Revenue (US$) : 34,675
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : N.A.
Papua New Guinea
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Honiara
2. Total Area(Sq. km) : 452,860
3. Population (million) : 8.606
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ billion) : 23.077
5. Currency Unit : Bokolo Dollars
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ : 3.279
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (1000 Ha) : 38
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 100
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 20,126
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : N.A.
4. Exports Volume
4.1 Copra (MT) : 15,856
4.2 Coconut Oil (MT) : N.A.
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ '000) : 9,774
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ '000) : 439,871
7. Percentage Contribution to National
Export Earnings (%) : 2.22
Philipines
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Manila
2. Total Area (s.q. km) : 300,000
3. Population (Million) : 106.651
4. Gross Domestic Product (USD billion) : 330.481
5. Currency Unit : Peso
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average, 2013) : 52.661
B. COCONUT SECTOR
1. Area Under Coconut (Million Ha) : 3.50
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 14,696
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 2.217
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 5,084
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 0.77
4. Exports Volume (MT)
4.1 Fresh Coconuts : 2,474
4.2 Copra : 554
4.3 Coconut Oil : 907,606
4.4 Copra Meal : 551,198
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 109,099
4.6 Coco Coir (Baled Coir, Twine, Pads) : 24,619
4.7 Coconut Acid Oil : 6,772
4.8 Coco Fiber Waste (Coco Peat/Dust) : 3,215
4.9 Shell Charcoal : 72,097
4.10 Activated Carbon : 61,304
4.11 Coconut Milk (Liquid) : 1,390
4.12 Coconut Milk (Powder) : 863
4.13 Makapuno : 54
4.14 Coconut Water (Liter) : 24,905,917
4.15 Others (Glycerin, Alkanolamide, Grated : 75,231
Coconut Meat, Nata de Coco, Frozen Coco Meat, Coco Chips, Bukayo, Coco Jam, Coco Flour, Coco Vinegar, Coco Husk Cubes, Toilet/Bath Soap, Soap Chips, Laundry Soap, Shampoo, Virgin Coconut Oil, Coco Shell Powder, Hydrogenated CNO)
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ Million) : 1,828
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ Million) : 50,913
7. Percentage Contribution to National : 3.59
Export Earnings (%)
Samoa
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Apia
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 2,830
3. Population : 196,000
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Million) : 884
5. Currency Unit : Tala
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (average) : 2.58
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 99,082
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 267
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 52,920
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 250
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 50.1
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Fresh Coconut : 1,311
4.2 Copra (MT) : N.A.
4.2 Coconut Oil (MT) : 82
4.3 Copra Meal (MT) : 2,094
4.4 Coconut Cream (MT) : 100
4.5 Desiccated Coconut (MT) : 13
4.6 Drinking Nuts (Nos) : N.A.
4.7 Other Non - Traditional Coconut Products : N.A.
export like VCO. Coconut Water, etc.
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ '000) : 1,500
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ '000) : 32,196
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 4.7
Solomon Islands
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Honiara
2. Total Area(Sq. km) : 28,450
3. Population : 653,097
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 1.294
5. Currency Unit : Bokolo Dollars
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ : 7,953
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 38
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 100
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 20,126
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : N.A.
4. Exports Volume
4.1 Copra (MT) : 15,856
4.2 Coconut Oil (MT) : N.A.
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ '000) : 9,774
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ '000) : 439,871
7. Percentage Contribution to National
Export Earnings (%) : 2.22
Sri Lanka
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Colombo
2. Total Area (Sq. km) : 65,610
3. Population (Million) : 21.279
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 88.484
5. Currency Unit : Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : 162.56
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut ('000 Ha) : 440
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 2,870
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 0.549
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 2,104
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (Million MT) : 0.402
4. Exports Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconuts ('000 Nuts) : 33,073
4.2 Copra : 4,776
4.3 Coconut Oil : 11,254
4.4 Copra Meal : 2,556
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 51,132
4.6 Coconut Cream/Milk : 17,413
4.7 Coconut Milk Powder : 5,835
4.8 Shell Charcoal : 8,736
4.9 Activated Carbon : 37,230
4.10 Mattress Fibre : 36,320
4.11 Bristle Fibre : 16,409
4.12 Twisted Fibre : 74,744
4.13 Coir Yarn : 2,205
4.14 Coir Twine : 8,222
4.15 Coir Fibre Dust/Pith : 157,177
4.16 Husk Chip : 14,610
4.17 Coconut Shell Flour : 486
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ Million) : 558.21
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ Million) : 11,130
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 5.015
Thailand
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Bangkok
2. Total Area (Ha) : 320,696,800
3. Population (Million) : 69.428
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 504.4
5. Currency Unit : Baht
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (Average) : THB 32.3
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut ('000 Ha) : 206
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 1,001
2.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 219
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 1,001
3.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 219
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconut : 531
4.2 Copra : 339
4.3 Coconut Oil : 1,960
4.4 Copra Meal : 2.3
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 3,780
4.6 Coconut Milk : 179,297
4.7 Activated Carbon : 8,829
4.8 Fibre & Fibre Products : 39,704
4.9 Coconut Shell : 2,752
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ Million) : 408
6. Total Export Value (US$ Million) : 188,421
7. Percentage Contribution to Export Earnings (%) : 0.22
Tonga
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Nukualofa
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 748
3. Population : 103,000
4. Gross Domestic Product (Million) : US$439
5. Currency Unit : TOP$
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (average) : 2.237
B. COCONUT INDUSTRY
1. Area Under Coconut (000 Ha) : 31.1
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Nuts Equivalent (Milllion) : 75.1
2.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 15.7
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 27.6
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 5,520
4. Export Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconut : 1,592
4.2 Copra : -
4.3 Coconut Oil : -
4.4 Drinking Nuts : 152
4.5 Other Non - Traditional Coconut Products
export like VCO. Coconut Water, etc. : -
5. Coconut Export Value ('000 US$) : 634
6. Total Export Revenue ('000 US$) : 15,259
7. Percentage Contribution to National
Export Earnings (%) : 4.15
Vanuatu
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Port Vila
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 12,189
3. Population : 298,333 (est 2020)
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Million) : 870 (est 2017)
5. Currency Unit : Vatu (Vt)
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ (average) : 97.07
B. COCONUT SECTOR
1. Area Under Coconut ('000 Ha) : 91.9
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 415
2.2 In Copra Equivalent ('000 MT) : 79.2
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : N.A.
4. Exports Volume (MT)
4.1 Copra : 25,194
4.2 Copra Meal : 4,786
4.3 Coconut Oil : 9,208
4.4 Desiccated Coconut : 0.1
5. Coconut Export Value (’000 USD) : 2,683
6. Total Export Revenue (’000 USD) : 6,100
7. Percentage Contribution to National Export Earnings (%) : 43.98
Vietnam
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Capital : Hanoi
2. Total Area (Sq. Km) : 331,212
3. Population (Million) : 95.546
4. Gross Domestic Product (US$ Billion) : 244.498
5. Currency Unit : Vietnam Dong (VND)
6. Exchange rate to 1 US$ : 22,602
B. COCONUT SECTOR
1. Area Under Coconut (Ha) : 157,853
2. Total Coconut Production
2.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : 1,246
2.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : 373,675
3. Estimated Domestic Consumption
3.1 In Million Nuts Equivalent : N.A.
3.2 In Copra Equivalent (MT) : N.A.
4. Exports Volume (MT)
4.1 Coconut : 69,548
4.2 Copra : 12,787
4.3 Coconut Oil : 991
4.4 Copra Meal : -
4.5 Desiccated Coconut : 40,302
4.6 Coir Yarn : -
4.7 Coir Mattings, Coir Mats : -
4.8 Rugs & Carpets : 446
4.9 Coir Rope : -
4.10 Coconut Shell Charcoal : 28,856
4.11 Activated Carbon : 14,513
5. Coconut Export Value (US$ Million) : 225
6. Total Export Revenue (US$ Million) : 150,475
7. Persentage Contribution To National Export Earnings (%) : 0.14