# Coconut industry expansion in India and Philippines

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coconut-industry-expansion-in-india-and-philippines
> Updated: 2026-09-13T06:28:38.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

The coconut industries in India and the Philippines are increasingly shifting their focus from raw production toward high-value, processed exports to improve global competitiveness.

In India, the sector supports approximately 30 million livelihoods. The industry is transitioning from traditional goods to high-value items such as virgin coconut oil, coconut milk, and activated carbon. To support this, the Indian government has implemented initiatives through the Coconut Development Board, including the Coconut Promotion Scheme introduced in the 2026-27 Union Budget to enhance sustainability and farmer incomes.

In the Philippines, coconut exports reached $3.6 billion in 2025, representing nearly half of the country’s total agro-based exports. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is working to expand market access for the sector’s 2.8 million farmers through international business-matching and trade missions. DTI Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque stated that the administration aims to maximize the industry's potential by producing competitive, high-value products.

Domestic commercial activity in the Philippines has shown significant growth, highlighted by the 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair in Manila. The event generated P309.57 million in sales for participating micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), a substantial increase from the P96.9 million recorded the previous year. Approximately 300 ‘cocopreneurs’ showcased products ranging from food and beverage to personal care and sustainable non-food materials. Additionally, the DTI Export Marketing Bureau has promoted the sector at 18 international marketing events since 2022, contributing to P28.16 billion in cash and booked sales over a four-year period.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Philippine coconut trade fair generates P309.57 million in sales

The 2026 COCONUTPhilippines Trade Fair generated P309.57 million in sales, marking a major revenue surge for Filipino coconut MSMEs and highlighting the industry's growing global competitiveness.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/philippine-coconut-trade-fair-generates-p30957-million-in-sales

### 2026-08-27: Coconut industries in Philippines and India pivot to high-value exports

The Philippines and India are driving growth in their coconut sectors by shifting from raw exports to high-value, processed products to increase global market presence and farmer income.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/coconut-industries-in-philippines-and-india-pivot-to-high-value-exports

### 2026-08-19: India's coconut sector supports 30 million livelihoods

India leads global coconut production, supporting 30 million livelihoods. Government initiatives and a shift toward value-added exports are driving growth in the sector.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-coconut-sector-supports-30-million-livelihoods

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