Tra Vinh – Golden land for coconut tree growth

The Southwest region of Vietnam, especially the provinces of Ben Tre, Tra Vinh and Vinh Long, is an area with ideal natural conditions for growing coconut trees. With fertile soil, a temperate tropical climate and a dense river system providing abundant alluvium and irrigation water all year round, this area has become a key coconut material area of the country. These special conditions have created a favorable ecosystem for coconut trees to thrive, providing high-quality coconut materials for the domestic food processing industry and for export.

Scale and quality of raw material area

With a total coconut growing area of over 97,000 hectares, the Western region has affirmed its central role in the Vietnamese coconut industry. Ben Tre province alone accounts for over 77,000 hectares – the largest number in the country, playing a key role in the national coconut value chain. The coconuts grown here stand out for their rich sweetness, thick flesh, and high nutrient content, thereby becoming ideal input materials for products such as coconut milk, coconut milk, coconut oil, and desiccated coconut. From quality to output, this coconut region has contributed to shaping the Vietnamese coconut brand on the world map.

COINCO and the farmer-business linkage model

With the vision of developing clean and sustainable raw material areas, COINCO has implemented a model of close cooperation with coconut farmers in the West. Through training programs, technology transfer and international organic farming standards, the company accompanies people from planting to harvesting and consumption. COINCO commits to purchasing products at stable prices, contributing to motivating people to maintain a production model without chemicals and inorganic fertilizers. This is a solid foundation for developing green agriculture and improving local livelihoods.

Sustainable development and enhancing the value of Vietnamese agricultural products

Not only does COINCO’s linkage model improve income for coconut growers, it also aims at a larger goal: building an organic coconut value chain for the environment and national brand. Strict control of the production process helps ensure high-quality coconuts that meet international standards, while minimizing negative impacts on the ecosystem. In the context of the market increasingly prioritizing clean and sustainable products, this model opens up a strategic direction for Vietnam’s agricultural sector, affirming the position of Vietnamese agricultural products in the international market confidently and in the long term.