Kindangen said that a total of 7.78 million tons of coconut flour was exported to the 29 countries and generated US$15.987 million in foreign exchange. The 29 countries routinely import coconut flour from North Sulawesi as raw material for foods such as bread, pastries, and other dishes, he informed. Out of the 29 countries, the highest demand of 1,504 tons was from Russia and generated US$3.06 million in foreign exchange. The second highest demand of 1,147 tons was from Germany and generated as much as US$2.11 million.