Overview of the Coconut Industry in Tanzania The coconut industry in Tanzania is one of the most important agricultural sectors in the country, providing income and livelihoods for millions of people. Coconut farming, which is mainly concentrated along the coastal regions of the country, has been a major source of food and fiber for centuries. The country has a total land area of about 885,800 square km, and the coastal areas comprise about 1,300 km of shoreline.