Coconut production in the Philippines
Coconut production plays an important role in the national economy of the Philippines. According to figures published in December 2009 by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the Philippines is the world's second largest producer of coconuts, producing 19,500,000 tonnes in 2009. Production in the Philippines is generally concentrated in medium-sized farms.
According to 2019 Philippine Statistics Authority data, coconut farmers earn an average daily wage of PHP338.72. According to farmers group Kilusan Para sa Tunay na Repormang Agraryo at Katarungang Panlipunan, coconut farmers are among the poorest farmers in the agricultural sector.
The Philippines is the world's top producer and exporter of virgin coconut oil.
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