Cambodia’s annual coconut output is nearly 260,000 tons

According to a recent report released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Cambodia’s coconut production reached 258,935 tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.4%. ​ The report pointed out that Prairie Province is the province with the largest coconut production, accounting for 22.8% of the country's total output. Followed by Kampot and Battambang provinces, accounting for 21.1% and 9.5% respectively. ​ According to the report, the current total coconut planting area in Cambodia is 19,998 hectares, of which 14,225 hectares (or 71%) is harvested. The new coconut planting area has expanded by 2,567.5 hectares, and the average coconut yield is approximately 1,293 tons per hectare. ​ It is understood that coconut cultivation in Cambodia is mainly concentrated in the southwest, and most coconuts are produced in Kampot, Takeo, Sihanoukville, Koh Kong and Prairie provinces. ​ It should be mentioned that the General Administration of Customs of China has ...