Decline in Global Coconut Harvested Area Over the Past Decade
The global
harvested area of coconuts experienced a decrease, dropping from
11.60 million hectares in 2010 to
11.05 million hectares by 2022. This reduction highlights a declining trend in coconut
cultivation space over a 12-year period.
Record High and Low in Coconut Harvested Area
The harvested area of coconuts reached its peak at
11.85 million hectares in 2012, marking the highest recorded area within the provided data. Conversely, the lowest area recorded was
11.03 million hectares in 2016, illustrating the fluctuations in coconut cultivation over the years.
Stability in Coconut Harvested Area During Mid-2010s
Between 2017 and 2018, the harvested area of coconuts showed remarkable stability, remaining constant at
11.11 million hectares. This period indicates a temporary halt in the fluctuation trend, suggesting a phase of steadiness in coconut
agriculture.
Recent Trends in Coconut Harvested Area
Analyzing the most recent years, a slight yet consistent decline in the harvested area is observed, with a decrease from
11.25 million hectares in 2019 to
11.05 million hectares in 2022. This trend underscores the ongoing reduction in coconut cultivation space in the latest years.
Annual Fluctuations in Harvested Area
Annual fluctuations in the harvested area of coconuts are evident throughout the dataset. Notably, after reaching its peak in 2012, the area underwent variable changes each year, reflecting the dynamic nature of global coconut agriculture and potentially responding to various environmental, economic, or policy factors affecting cultivation.
Long-term Stability Versus Short-term Decline
While the overall dataset from 2010 to 2022 shows a slight downward trend in harvested area, the data also reveals periods of relative stability. For instance, the years 2017 to 2018 saw no change in harvested area, highlighting how short-term stability can occur within a longer-term trend of decline.