Industries: Ghana’s coconut industry comprises both small-scale processors and larger companies. The industry produces a variety of coconut products, including virgin coconut oil, refined coconut oil, coconut water, coconut milk, coconut cream, desiccated coconut, and coconut-based snacks.
Where does coconut come from in Nigeria?
Prof. Ibrahim disclosed that “in Nigeria, coconut is produced in about 22 states of the federation. However, the main producing states are Lagos, where about 70 per cent of national output comes from, Akwa Ibom, Delta, Edo, Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers and Taraba States.”
How many coconuts did Nigeria import last year?
Last year, Nigeria imported more than 500,000 tonnes of coconuts to process into products such as oils, food and beverages, official figures show. I visited a farm a mere two-hour drive from the capital Abuja to see how a couple – Ray Davies and her husband, retired army Major General John Davies – branched out into coconut farming.
How is coconut oil processed in Tanzania?
Infrastructure: Tanzania has established infrastructure for coconut processing and export. The country has coconut oil mills, copra drying facilities, and processing centres located in coastal areas. These facilities are equipped with modern machinery for processing coconuts into oil, copra, and other value-added products.
Why is the demand for coconut based products rising in Nigeria?
Global demand for coconut-based products has risen steadily since the early 2000s. As a result, Nigeria has seen a surge in processors entering the industry, keen to take advantage of its vast opportunities. Demand for products remains stable even during difficult economic periods.
Which state produces the most coconut in Nigeria?
The report of the Benchmark Survey indicated that although Lagos State was the largest producer of coconut in Nigeria, the bulk of coconut production actually came from six local government areas, namely Badagry, 50 per cent; Ojo, 40 per cent; Eti-Osa, 3.0%; Ibeju-Lekki, 3.0%; Epe 2.0% and Ikorodu, 2.0%.