According to Coconut Development Board, Tamil Nadu is at second position in producing maximum coconut.
Coconut has been used on a large scale in India. As summer approaches, its demand increases, but the question arises that where is the maximum production of coconut in India? Most people believe that the highest production of coconut occurs in Kerala or Tamil Nadu, but the figures of Coconut Development Board show that another name is included in the state that produces the highest coconut.
According to the board’s data, at present the highest production of coconut in the country is happening in Karnataka. This state is at the first position. Know who is ahead in coconut production and why.
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Although the southern states of India are called the stronghold of coconut, but when it comes to highest production, Karnataka comes at the top. According to the report of Coconut Development Board working under the Ministry of Agriculture, Karnataka made a record of production of 615 crore (6,151 million) coconuts in the year 2023-24.
Karnataka has 28.7 percent share in the coconut production in India. Tumkuru, Hass, Chikmagalur and Mandya of Karnataka are the districts which are known for producing maximum coconuts. These areas benefit most from the tropical climate, adequate rainfall and sunshine, which is most important for coconut trees.
Maximum coconut is produced in Tumkuru, Hasa, Chikmagalur and Mandya of Karnataka.
According to the report, Tamil Nadu, which produced 609 crore coconuts, stood second. Apart from this, Kerala (552 crores) is at third place, Andhra Pradesh (170 crores) is at fourth place and West Bengal (42 crores) is at fifth place.
India’s status in coconut production
India is the largest producer of coconut in the world. India alone produces 30.37% of the total coconut production in the world. Coconut is cultivated in about 2,165.20 thousand hectare area in India. About 21,373 million coconuts are produced every year. About 1 crore farmers are associated with coconut cultivation.
in india About 21,373 million coconuts are produced every year.
How many countries buy coconut from India?
According to the report of Coconut Seller India, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh are the top countries that buy the most coconuts from India. Apart from this, many countries including Malaysia, America, European countries like Germany-Netherlands, Saudi Arabia of the Middle East import coconut from India.
How did India become the stronghold of coconut?
India became the stronghold of coconut because its geographical location and climate are favorable for it. The country’s long coastline, especially in coastal states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, creates an ideal environment for coconut trees. In these areas, hot and humid climate prevails throughout the year, which is very important for coconut cultivation.
Due to monsoon, there is sufficient rainfall, due to which the trees get the necessary water. The sandy and drained soil of coastal areas also helps in improving coconut production. This is the reason why Indian farmers gave priority to its cultivation and the country became its stronghold.
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