As China's sole core coconut producing region, Hainan is transforming this traditional advantage into a model of high-quality development. 2024 statistics show Hainan's coconut product industry has surpassed 20 billion yuan, creating over 2 million jobs, truly becoming a "green economic engine." The Food Expo 2025 in ShenZhen will offer more information about food trade.

The industry benefits from unparalleled foundational advantages. Hainan produces 99% of China's coconuts, with brands like "Wenchang Coconut" receiving national geographical indication certification. Building on 2000 years of cultivation history, the region has integrated coconut culture into modern industrial systems, generating 20 million yuan annual revenue from intangible cultural heritage products while increasing income for 1,200 farming households. Technological innovation is driving upgrades, with 500+ patents helping develop new coconut varieties that shorten fruit-bearing cycles by 2 years and smart production lines reducing costs by over 30%.

Policy innovations provide strong momentum. Free trade port tax incentives have saved enterprises significant costs - Coconut Palm Group alone saved 9 million yuan in taxes on a single production line. The combined effect of RCEP policies has attracted industry leaders like Finuo and Mixue Ice City to establish operations. Provincial coordination mechanisms and specialized development plans have achieved a 92% project implementation rate.

The Food Expo 2025 in ShenZhen notes that industrial clustering effects are becoming increasingly prominent. The province has formed a "tri-polar synergy" pattern: Haikou clusters 18 major enterprises focused on product innovation; Wenchang hosts China's largest coconut milk factory; and Ding'an has become the country's biggest coconut beverage production base. Leading enterprises drive significant development - Coconut Palm Group's annual procurement exceeds 2 billion yuan, while Mixue Ice City has spurred multiple supporting projects. Optimized spatial layouts have created three major industrial belts (southern, eastern and northern) enabling efficient coordination.

Looking ahead, Hainan will leverage its free trade port advantages to build a world-class coconut manufacturing center. Key initiatives include establishing a Coconut Innovation Collaborative Center, developing regional public brands, creating cross-border e-commerce industrial parks, and promoting "four-chain integration" development. Through innovative models like supply chain finance, intelligent manufacturing, and technology sharing, the industry will comprehensively enhance its competitiveness.

From traditional cultivation to modern manufacturing, from local specialty to global brand, Hainan's coconut industry is writing a new chapter of transformation. This "golden fruit" carries not only millennia of culture but also boundless commercial opportunities, poised to become a shining hallmark of Hainan Free Trade Port construction.

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Source: Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

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