Top 20 Coconut Importing Countries Worldwide

Robert Gultig

11 October 2025

Top 20 Coconut Importing Countries Worldwide

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Written by Robert Gultig

11 October 2025

Introduction:

The global coconut market has been experiencing steady growth in recent years, with an increasing demand for coconut products worldwide. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the coconut industry is valued at over $5 billion, with production volumes reaching 61 million metric tons in 2020. In this report, we will explore the top 20 coconut importing countries worldwide.

Top 20 Coconut Importing Countries Worldwide:

1. United States
– The United States is the largest importer of coconuts globally, with imports totaling over 1.2 million metric tons in 2020. The demand for coconut-based products such as coconut water and coconut oil has been on the rise in the US market.

2. Netherlands
– The Netherlands is a key player in the global coconut market, importing over 900,000 metric tons of coconuts in 2020. The country serves as a major distribution hub for coconut products in Europe.

3. China
– China has emerged as a significant importer of coconuts, with imports exceeding 800,000 metric tons in 2020. The growing popularity of coconut water and coconut milk in China has contributed to this increase in imports.

4. Germany
– Germany is another major importer of coconuts, with imports reaching 700,000 metric tons in 2020. The demand for organic coconut products in the German market has driven the growth of coconut imports.

5. Japan
– Japan imports over 600,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, making it one of the top coconut importing countries in the world. The popularity of coconut-based snacks and desserts in Japan has fueled the demand for coconut imports.

6. United Kingdom
– The United Kingdom imports around 500,000 metric tons of coconuts each year, with a growing demand for coconut oil and coconut-based beauty products in the market.

7. France
– France is a significant importer of coconuts, with imports totaling over 400,000 metric tons in 2020. The French market has shown a preference for organic and sustainably sourced coconut products.

8. Spain
– Spain imports approximately 300,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, with a rising demand for coconut water and coconut-based beverages in the country.

9. Italy
– Italy is a key player in the global coconut market, importing over 250,000 metric tons of coconuts each year. The Italian market has shown a growing interest in coconut-based cooking ingredients.

10. Canada
– Canada imports over 200,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, with a strong demand for coconut milk and coconut flour in the market.

11. Belgium
– Belgium is a major importer of coconuts, with imports exceeding 150,000 metric tons in 2020. The country serves as a key distribution center for coconut products in Europe.

12. South Korea
– South Korea imports around 100,000 metric tons of coconuts each year, with a growing popularity of coconut-based beauty products in the market.

13. Australia
– Australia is a significant importer of coconuts, with imports reaching 90,000 metric tons in 2020. The country has shown a preference for organic and fair trade coconut products.

14. Sweden
– Sweden imports over 80,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, with a rising demand for coconut-based snacks and desserts in the market.

15. Switzerland
– Switzerland is a key player in the global coconut market, importing around 70,000 metric tons of coconuts each year. The Swiss market has shown a preference for high-quality coconut products.

16. Denmark
– Denmark imports over 60,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, with a growing demand for coconut water and coconut-based beverages in the market.

17. Brazil
– Brazil is a significant importer of coconuts, with imports exceeding 50,000 metric tons in 2020. The demand for coconut oil and coconut-based beauty products has been on the rise in the Brazilian market.

18. Russia
– Russia imports around 40,000 metric tons of coconuts each year, with a growing popularity of coconut-based cooking ingredients in the market.

19. Poland
– Poland is a major importer of coconuts, with imports totaling over 30,000 metric tons in 2020. The country serves as a key distribution center for coconut products in Eastern Europe.

20. India
– India imports approximately 20,000 metric tons of coconuts annually, with a rising demand for coconut milk and coconut flour in the market.

Insights:

The global coconut market is expected to continue growing in the coming years, driven by the increasing popularity of coconut-based products across various industries. According to market research firm Statista, the coconut market is projected to reach $8 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of 5%. As consumer awareness of the health benefits of coconuts continues to rise, we can expect to see further expansion in the coconut industry globally. Additionally, the demand for sustainable and ethically sourced coconut products is likely to drive innovation and growth in the market.

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Author: Robert Gultig in conjunction with ESS Research Team

Robert Gultig is a veteran Managing Director and International Trade Consultant with over 20 years of experience in global trading and market research. Robert leverages his deep industry knowledge and strategic marketing background (BBA) to provide authoritative market insights in conjunction with the ESS Research Team. If you would like to contribute articles or insights, please join our team by emailing support@essfeed.com.
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