India is the world’s largest coconut producer, with Kerala leading in area, Tamil Nadu in production and Andhra Pradesh in productivity; the Coconut Promotion Scheme promotes sustainability, value addition and farmer income, while the Coconut Development Board (Kochi) supports production, processing and marketing.
NEWS: Coconut Promotion Scheme announced under Union Budget 2026–27 to promote sustainability, value addition and farmers’ income.
India’s Global Position
- 1st → Production | 3rd → Cultivation Area globally.
- India contributes ~31.24% of global coconut production.
State-wise
- Kerala → Largest area
- Tamil Nadu → Highest production
- Andhra Pradesh → Highest productivity
Value Addition & Exports
- Shift towards virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, coconut water and activated carbon.
- Export markets expanding beyond the Middle East to Europe, Americas and Australia.
Coconut Development Board
- Established 1981; HQ: Kochi, Kerala.
- Under Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
- Focus: production, productivity, processing and marketing.
Copra
- Milling Copra → Oil extraction
- Ball/Edible Copra → Food & religious use
- Procurement: NAFED & NCCF → Central Nodal Agencies for copra procurement under MSP.