Overview of Ghana’s Coconut Industry Ghana is one of the top producers of coconuts in Africa, and the coconut industry plays a significant role in the country’s agriculture sector. The industry provides employment to over 300,000 people, and its contribution to the country’s economy is significant. The coconut palm is one of the main cash crops in Ghana. The industry generates substantial foreign exchange earnings, improves food security and provides an income for the rural communities where it is predominantly grown.