Copra trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in copra was worth $94.2 million in 2024, about 106.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017, and up 2% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $94.2M | 106.2K t |
| 2023 | $92.4M | 98.8K t |
| 2022 | $123.0M | 127.5K t |
| 2021 | $108.5M | 312.0K t |
| 2020 | $97.6M | 94.2K t |
| 2019 | $63.8M | 111.9K t |
| 2018 | $74.7M | 73.7K t |
| 2017 | $67.4M | 59.7K t |
Top copra exporting countries
Indonesia is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by India and Papua New Guinea. The top three supply 77% between them, out of 42 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $26.6M | 28% |
| India | $23.9M | 25% |
| Papua New Guinea | $22.2M | 24% |
| Malaysia | $8.5M | 9.1% |
| Vanuatu | $5.6M | 5.9% |
| Solomon Isds | $3.5M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $668K | 0.7% |
| France | $533K | 0.6% |
| Timor-Leste | $507K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $483K | 0.5% |
| Kiribati | $396K | 0.4% |
| Samoa | $280K | 0.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The Philippines is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 71% across 82 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines | $30.3M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18.7M | 20% |
| Bangladesh | $17.5M | 19% |
| Pakistan | $10.2M | 11% |
| India | $7.9M | 8.4% |
| Nepal | $1.4M | 1.5% |
| Iran | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Malaysia | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Afghanistan | $900K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $532K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $507K | 0.5% |
| Fiji | $433K | 0.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $16.03 per kg and France $0.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1203: Copra. HS 1203 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most copra?
Indonesia exported $26.6 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by India (25%) and Papua New Guinea (24%). In all, 42 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most copra?
The Philippines imported $30.3 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (20%) and Bangladesh (19%). The top three importers together take 71%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in copra?
It was worth $94.2 million in 2024, about 106.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $123.0 million. 42 countries reported exports and 82 reported imports.
What is the average price of copra per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Egypt averaged $16.03 per kg and France $0.16 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for copra?
The HS code for copra is heading 1203, in chapter 12 (oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; miscellaneous grains, seeds and fruit, industrial or medicinal plants; straw and fodder). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 1203 page.
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