Key Market Indicators
Coconut imports in New Caledonia are expected to remain stable over the next five years, with 6,000 metric tons forecast for 2026. Demand for the product has remained unchanged since 2017. Meanwhile, New Caledonians coconut production is expected to decrease slightly in the coming years. It is projected to fall from 15,000 metric tons in 2021 to 14,600 metric tons in 2026, at a CAGR of 0.5%. Since 1966, the country's supply has decreased by 0.3% year-on-year. In 2021, New Caledonia was ranked 44th in the world for coconut production, with Suriname coming out ahead with 15,000 metric tons. India, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka were respectively ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
