COCONUT

Visvesvaraya Trade Promotion Centre (VTPC)

VTPC Building, Kasturba Road, Bengaluru-560001
 Preface

With a robust agro potential the Country has, the Government of India has launched the One
District One Focus Product Scheme (ODOFP)for agriculture sector by the Ministry of Food
Processing Industries. Among its primary objectives, the ODOFP initiative aims to enhance
the value of the products which is eventually expected to boost employment and income
levels of the farmers. The identified products across the country is available at
https://www.nfsm.gov.in/odopstatecropsreport.aspx

Karnataka has identified its product mix with high demand and export potential across all the
districts. The implementing agency for this initiative is the Karnataka State Agricultural
Produce Processing and Export Corporation Limited (KAPPEC), the nodal agency in the State.

VTPC being the nodal agency for promotion of exports from the State has made an attempt
to draw the action plan district wise, to capture the potential, present status and future
prospects in domestic and international markets. Besides, detailed insights have been
providedinto the biological description of the product, their local, national and international
varieties, export-import analysis, HS codes. For a holistic perspective for those concerned,
each report also provides SPS standards, processing technologies available, export grading
and packing specifications, and suggested pivotal roles and responsibilities among the
government departments, boards, corporations and Universities.

Presenting the Action Plan/Report for Coconut, a ODOFP product mapped to Ramnagara,
Hassan and Tumakuru districts of Karnataka, formulated by VTPC. I sincerely hope that this
ready reckoner with first-hand information regarding the farming sector would help all those
concerned, especially the FPOs and food processing entrepreneurs who have a desire to
focus on exporting this product.

S.R. Satheesha
Director (Exports) & Managing Director
Contents Page no.

Description
Introduction 1

PopularCoconut varieties across the World 2

Hybrid Coconut varieties in India 7

Varieties of Coconut plants known in Karnataka 9

The top 10 Coconut exporting countries in the world in 2020 12

World Export and Imports 13

Coconut products and its HS codes: APEDA 14

Coconut Export Performance of last 4 years - value in Mn USD 15

Export Analysis of Coconut and its products (Karnataka) 16

SPS-TBT Measures for Coconut exports 18

FPOs registered for Coconut in Karnataka 19

Processing technologies available 20

Action plan 20

Responsibility Matrix 21

Regulators and Service providers 21

 Coconut - Demands and Prospects

Introduction

Coconut, the edible fruit of the coconut

palm (Cocos nucifera), a tree of the palm
family (Arecaceae) probably originated
somewhere in Indo-Malaya and is one of
the most important crops of the tropics.
Coconut flesh is high in fat and can be
dried or eaten fresh or processed into
coconut milk or coconut oil. The liquid of
the nut, known as coconut water, is used in
beverages.

Physical description
A single coconut palm may yield 100 coconuts annually, and each fruit requires a year to fully ripen.
Mature coconuts, ovoid or ellipsoid in shape, 300–450 mm (12–18 inches) in length and 150–200
mm (6–8 inches) in diameter, have a thick fibrous husk surrounding the familiar single-seeded nut of
commerce. A hard shell encloses the insignificant embryo with its abundant endosperm, composed
of both meat and liquid. Coconut fruits float readily on water and get dispersed widely by ocean
currents and by humans throughout the tropics.

Uses

Besides the edible kernels and the drink obtained from green nuts, the harvested coconut also yields
copra, the dried extracted kernel, or meat, from which coconut oil, a major vegetable oil, is expressed.
The Philippines and Indonesia lead in copra production, and throughout the South Pacific, copra is
one of the most important export products. The meat may also be grated & mixed with water to make
coconut milk, which is used in cooking and as a substitute for cow’s milk. The dry husk yields coir, a
fiber highly resistant to salt water and used in the manufacture of ropes, mats, baskets, brushes, and
brooms.

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 Popular Coconut varieties across the world

Coconut has several commercial and traditional cultivars which can be sorted mainly into tall
cultivars, dwarf cultivars, and hybrid cultivars (hybrids between tall and dwarf plants). Some of the
dwarf cultivars such as 'Malayan dwarf' have shown some promising resistance to lethal yellowing,
while other cultivars such as 'Jamaican tall' are highly affected by the same plant disease. 'West
coast tall' (India) cultivar is drought resistant and the 'Hainan Tall' (China) variety is cold tolerant.
Other aspects such as seed size, shape and weight, and copra thickness are also important factors
in the selection of new cultivars. Some cultivars such as 'Fiji dwarf' form a large bulb at the lower
stem and others are cultivated to produce very sweet coconut water with orange-coloured husks
(King coconut) used entirely in fruit stalls for drinking (Sri Lanka, India).

Widely found in tropical areas, these hybrid coconut variants have a

significantly high yield. They ideally require free and well-drained soil
along with plenty of organic mulch in the surroundings. Both of these
conditions help them thrive. Among the multiple variants of dwarf
coconuts, these coconuts are deemed more popular than its
contemporaries. When young, the fruits of these coconuts are pale
greenish in color. However, once they start aging the leaf stalk and
sprouts eventually assume pale yellowish and brownish hue. First
developed in the Malaysian region between 1800 and 1900 by early
Indonesian planters, Malayan Yellow Dwarf is now found in several countries
like Thailand, Brazil, and Fiji. Their produce is usually oblong, and the fruits are medium weighing
up to 700 to 800 grams.

2. Fiji Dwarf

This variant of coconut has gained massive popularity in Florida over the
last couple of decades. While most of the coconut trees of Fiji were
destroyed by the 1980s, in the 1990s, due to brown root rot disease, the
Fiji Dwarf emerged as a lofty tree that is incredibly resistant to this
lethal ailment. It has since then been planted in significantly large
numbers. This tree derives the term dwarf from the fact that it bears
a large number of fruits despite being strikingly short and people can
harvest the fruits from the tree without using a ladder. This tree
continues to achieve an excellent height as years pass by and it can grow
u p to 1 foot at an annual level.
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In addition to disease resistance, this tree comes with multiple other benefits. It appears much lusher
when compared to other palms as the leaves are fuller when compared to any other plants. This
renders a perfectly full appearance to the canopy. The leaflets are wide and much shorter when
compared to other coconut palms. The look and appearance of this plant are widely popular among
gardeners who prefer keeping trees for their ornamental charm. One of the biggest qualities of Dwarf
Fiji is probably the fact that it is incredibly durable. This tree is robust and can effectively withstand
poor quality wind, soil, and excessive rainfall. They can successfully thrive in unexpected conditions
and are known to have excellent qualities for disease resistance. According to the US Agricultural
Research Service, this tree is certainly a ‘tough nut’.

3. Golden Malay

Primarily grown in parts of Bulgaria, the Golden Malay is known to be

imported right from Indonesia. They produce stunning fruits that have a
brownish and bronze tinge. When fully ripe, these fruits assume a red
colour. If you are growing them outside the tropical region, make sure
the trees are sheltered and in a completely warm position. They also
thrive quite well in areas that have plenty of organic mulch along their
surroundings. In terms of soil, free-draining soil works best for them.
On average, these trees can assume a height of 12 meters and a width
of 8 to 12 meters. These plants start bearing fruits from a significantly
early stage, where the fruits too have a golden orangish hue. As with most
other types of coconut, the Golden Malay is known to produce high-quality drinking
water. The flesh of the fruit may also be used for cooking.

4. King Coconut

Native to the Sri Lankan region, the King Coconut trees are abundantly
found in several parts of India. While it is slightly shorter than the other
variants of Palm trees, it produces best quality fruits. It is known to
grow at an average height of 20 meters producing more than 20 nuts
in a bunch. The nuts appear like football with a long yet oval
structure. The size of the fruits is 20 to 30 cm in length and their skin
has a vibrant orangish hue. King Coconuts are available throughout
the year and are generally harvested after they mature for 7 to 8
months. Their nut tends to produce a sweet yet perfectly flavorful liquid
that is cool, hydrates and refreshes you.

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The nutritional value of these coconuts is equally high. They are known to be a primary source of
vitamin, amino acids, and other useful elements like phosphate and potassium. The most unique
factor about these fruits is that their liquid contains more calcium than orange or any other citrus fruit
making it one of the best fruits to try for people suffering from bone density issues. The King Coconut
also contains plenty of bioactive enzymes that boost the metabolism of an individual while also
assisting in digestion. They are primarily harvested for their milk and the liquid found along the rinds.

5.West Coast Tall Coconut

variety can grow in almost every kind of soil. They thrive well in
littoral sand as well as every other kind of soil that can perfectly
tolerate moisture. These trees take around 6 to 7 years for
bearing fruits and they can yield almost 80 to 90 nuts or palms
on an annual basis. These coconuts also yield plenty of water
that can later be whipped up into coconut juice.

6. Macapuno Coconut

Alternatively known as the Kopyor Coconut, this is a dwarf variant of

coconut and a type of Mutant tree. Being a natural mutant, the flesh of
these fruits is soft and almost similar to jelly. This usually happens due
to a form of abnormal growth in the endosperm. Over time, it makes
way for an under-nourished or collapsed embryo that further leads to
tenderness. While most Macapuno coconut comes with the same
nutritional properties as the normal coconut, the unusual
development in the embryo creates a unique shell that has jelly-like
coconut meat and almost zero liquid.

This variety of coconut is not as popular as its counterparts. However, they are widely grown in
several parts of Asia. In these parts, they are known as a sweet and prized delicacy. In fact, a large
number of Asian desserts are made from these coconuts and the price of these products is much
higher than the price of desserts made from regular coconuts. Macapuno coconuts have a firm, but
soft texture and their taste is pleasant, nutty, and yet perfectly sweet. Some of the varieties also
contain some amount of oil and proteins and are therefore known for their nutritional value.

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 7. Panama Tall
Alternatively known as the Pacific Tall, the Panama Tall is a lofty variant that bears ripe, juicy
coconuts. One of the most striking features of the Panama Tall is its close resemblance to the
Jamaica Tall tree. The biggest difference between both the trees is that the former has Umbrella
shaped canopies while the Jamaican Tall appears more perfectly rounded. The Panama Tall is both
beautiful and elegant and it can successfully withstand adverse weather conditions like storm and
winds. It is also known to be one of the most cold-tolerant variants of coconut trees. Gardeners who
are looking to plant a lofty coconut palm and are bothered about the possible drops in temperature
might greatly benefit from this variant of the coconut trees. Upon maturing, these trees can assume a
height of 90 ft and they thrive best in hardiness zones of 9 to 11. They require full sun and moderate
moisture.

8. Maypan Coconut

Abundantly found in the Jamaican regions, this tree was developed

during the mid-nineties during an experiment. At this point, researchers
were looking for coconut palms with a high degree of resistance to
the dangerous yellowing disease, which affected the growth and
development of several coconut trees. These trees can assume a
height of 60 feet, and they thrive well in hardiness zones from 10 to
11. They require full Sun, and the moisture requirements are minimal.
Being a cross between the Malayan Dwarf and the Panama Tall, this tree
is best known as a hybrid. While it is native to Jamaica, you may also find it
in parts of Latin America and Florida.

9. VHC1 Coconut

A hybrid of the East Coast Tall and the Malayan dwarf, this tree is
extremely large and fertile. It produces fruits after a period of four
years, and annually, you can expect around 80 to 100 coconut
palms from this variant.

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 10. East Coast Tall

With a fruit-bearing time of around six to eight years, this coconut tree
is known to yield around 70 nuts on an annual basis. The coconut
from these trees contains around 64 per cent of oil and they thrive
best in loamy soils and any other form of well-drained soil. The East
Coast Tall coconut tree is moderately tolerant to lethal pests like
bugs, mites, and insects.

11. Panama Tall

This variety is known for its leathery fronds that usually produce around six to twelve inches long
coconuts. It takes around six to seven years as the fruit-bearing time and can produce around 70 to 80
coconuts annually. Being extremely low-maintenance, this is probably one of the best coconut tree
variants for home gardeners.

12. Dwarf Orange

With an average lifespan of forty years, this tree can assume a lofty
height of around 5 meters. It produces orangish coconuts and takes
around three to four years for complete maturation. The coconuts
from these trees are best known for their excellent meat content and
the sweet water.

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 Varieties of Coconuts exported from India

There are several varieties of coconuts available in the market including West Coast Tall, East Coast
Tall, Chandrakalpa, VPM -3, Aliyar Nagar, and so on. Coconut exporters in India export numerous
varieties of coconuts to countries around the world.

West Coast Tall also is known as ordinary or common tall variety is

recommended for large scale cultivation. This type yields good quality
coconut juice which can be fermented too. The quantity of coconut
juice produced is also good as compared to other varieties. It can be
used for edible purposes and soap manufacturing.

2. East Coast Tall

This variety takes around 6 to 8 years to bear coconuts. The coconuts are smaller in size as compared
to the West Coast tall type. This variety is also recommended for large-scale production along the
coastal lines. You can find this variety of coconut in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Pondicherry,
and so on.

3. Philippines Ordinary (Kerachandra)

The Philippines’ ordinary variety is known to grow in all types of soil. The time taken for bearing for this
type of coconut is around 5 years. The average yield per year, per palm, is approximately 110 nuts. The
oil content in this variety is around 66%.

4. Chandrakalpa Or Lakshadweep Ordinary (Lct)

The Chandrakalpa variety grows well in all types of soil and can withstand
the stress of moisture. The Chandrakalpa type can be found in Kerala,
Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and such other states in India.

5. Vpm - 3 (Andaman Ordinary)

The specialty of the VPM-3 variety is that it is drought tolerant and also suitable for rainfed and
irrigated conditions. It has high copra content and 70% oil content. This variety is found in states like
Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andamans, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and so on.
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 6. Aliyar Nagar

The specialty of the VPM-3 variety is that it is drought tolerant and also suitable for rainfed and
irrigated conditions. It has high copra content and 70% oil content. This variety is found in states like
Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andamans, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, and so on.

7. Tiptur Tall
The Tiptur Tall is a popular cultivator from the state of Karnataka. The time taken for bearing for this
variety varies from 6 to 7 years. The average yield is around 86 nuts per palm per year. It has
approximately 68% oil content.

8. Kera Sagara (Seychelles)

Kera Sagara is a popular cultivar of Kerala State. It has around 68% oil content and has an average
yield of 99 nuts per palm per year. The time taken forbearing is approximately 6 to 7 years.

9. Benavali Green Round (Pratap)

Pratap also known as Benavali Green Pound was released by CPCRI in the year 1985. This variety
yields approximately 110 nuts per year.

10. Philippines Tall (Chandrathara)

The Philippines Tall also known as Chandrathara cultivar was released in 1985. The approximate yield
per year for this variety is 110.

11. Assam Tall (Kamaroopa)

The Assam Tall or Kamaroopa cultivar was released in 1985, the weight of the copra is around 189.
The yield per year for Assam Tall is approximately 110 nuts per year.

12. Kalpadhenu
A variety that grows well in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and
such other regions in India. The yield per hectare of Kalpadhenu is approximately 22,794 nuts per
hectare.

13. Kalpa Pratiba

Kalpa Pratiba can be found mostly in the states of Maharashtra, Kerala, and some regions of Andhra
Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The approximate yield per hectare is 23,275 nuts per hectare.

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 14. Kalpa Mitra
The variety Kalpa Mitra is grown widely in Kerala and West Bengal. The yield of the Kalpa Mitra variety
is approximately 80 nuts per year. The tenure required for the flowering of Kalpa Mitra is around 58
months.

15. Kerakeralam
This cultivar is of the Kerala state. It has around 68% oil content. Kerakeralam has a time for bearing
of 6 to 7 years. The average yield of Kerakeralam is around 99 nuts per palm per year.

For more information:https://coconutboard.gov.in/docs/coconut-english.pdf

Varieties of Coconut grown in Karnataka

Dwarf Cultivars

Dwarf variety with yellow fruits, the higher average yield of 114 nuts per palm per year under rainfed
conditions with an estimated copra yield of over 16 kg per palm per year. Recommended for
cultivation in Kerala and Karnataka for tender nut purposes.

2. Kalpa Surya
Dwarf variety with yellow fruits, the higher average yield of 114 nuts per palm per year under rainfed
conditions with an estimated copra yield of over 16 kg per palm per year. Recommended for
cultivation in Kerala and Karnataka for tender nut purposes.

Hybrid Cultivars

3. KalpaSreshta (MYD x TPT)

The mean yield is 167 nuts/palm/year, with estimated high copra outturn of 35.9 kg/palm/year or
6.28t/ha copra. The hybrid is suitable for tender nut purpose. This hybrid is recommended for
cultivation in Kerala and Karnataka States.

4.Chandra Sankara (COD x WCT)

The palms come to bearing early when compared to tall palms. It is a heavy yielder and produces 116
nuts/palm with a range of 100-150 nuts. The copra content in nut is 160-230 g. It is susceptible to
drought and hence irrigation is required during summer months. Chandra Sankara was released by
CPCRI in 1985 for cultivation in Kerala and Karnataka.
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 Tall Cultivars

5. Chandra Kalpa
The average annual yield is 100 nuts/palm. The palm grows in all types of soil, and it can withstand
moisture stress. This cultivar is recommended for cultivation in the states of Kerala, Karnataka,
Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.

6. KalpaTharu
This variety is recommended for ball copra production. It yields around 116 nuts per palm per year
with copra content of 176g, under rainfed situations. This is recommended for cultivation in
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

7. Kalpa Haritha
A superior high yielding tall selection with lesser incidence of eriophyid mite infestation. The average
nut yield is 118 nuts per palm per year under rainfed conditions with estimated copra yield of 25.5 kg
per palm per year. Recommended for Kerala and Karnataka, suitable for copra and tender nut purpose.

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 Production data of Coconuts

This is a list of the top 10 countries by coconut production from the years 2016 to 2020, based on
data from the Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database. The total world
production for coconuts in 2020 was 61,520,382 metric tonnes, down by 1.0% from 62,159,626
tonnes in 2019. The Philippines, Indonesia and India produce around 70% of the world's total copra,
with the Philippines and Indonesia also being the world's main coconut oil exporters.

Rank Country/region 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016

1 Indonesia 16,824,848 17,074,536 17,100,000 17,200,000 17,400,000
2 India 14,695,000 14,682,000 16,413,000 11,166,772 11,344,306
3 Philippines 14,490,923 14,765,057 14,726,165 14,049,131 13,825,080
4 Brazil 2,458,839 2,348,663 2,345,400 2,210,139 2,634,396
5 Sri Lanka 2,233,600 2,468,800 2,098,400 1,960,000 2,408,800
6 Vietnam 1,719,415 1,677,044 1,571,709 1,499,228 1,469,960
7 Papua New Guinea 1,217,293 1,205,510 1,186,400 1,186,400 1,186,400
8 Mexico 895,291 908,302 926,400 927,200 925,600
9 Thailand 827,424 866,416 858,235 761,914 904,094
10 Malaysia 560,984 536,606 495,531 517,589 504,773

Area-wise Production and productivity of coconuts worldwide (2020)

Area Production Productivity

No. Countries
(''000 Hectares) (Million nuts) (Nuts/ha)

1. F.S.Micronesia 18.00 60.00 3,333

2. Fiji 61.00 257.00 4,213
3. Guyana 10.00 92.00 9,200
4. India 2,173.00 20,309.00 9,346
5. Indonesia 3,397.00 13,994.00 4,120
6. Jamaica 17.00 121.00 7,118
7. Kenya 89.00 305.00 3,427

8. Kiribati 31.00 145.00 4,677

9. Malaysia 85.00 561.00 6,600
10. Marshall Island 7.00 18.00 2,571

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The production of coconut in India stood at 21207 million nuts during 2020-21, which is 34% of the
global production. The productivity is 9687 nuts per hectare, which is the highest in the world.

151319: Refined Coconut Oil

Year Area Production Productivity

('000 ha) (Million nuts) (Nuts per ha)
2010-2011 1,895.90 16,942.92 8,937
2011-2012 2,070.70 23,351.22 11,277
2012-2013 2,136.67 22,680.03 10,615
2013-2014 2,140.50 21,665.19 10,122
2014-2015 1,975.81 20,439.60 10,345
2015-2016 2,088.47 22,167.45 10,614
2016-2017 2,082.11 23,904.10 11,481
2017-2018 2,096.72 23,798.23 11,350
2018-2019 2,150.89 21,288.24 9,897
2019-2020 2,173.28 20,308.70 9,346

Source: Coconut Development Board, Government of India.

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 World Export and Imports

080119: Fresh coconuts, whether or not shelled or peeled (excling in the inner
shell "endocarp".
2021 Global Imports 363,452 USD 2021 Global Imports 363,452 USD

No. Country Value USD No. Country Value USD

1. Thailand 70,655 1. Thailand 204,932

2. Malaysia 61,539 2. Indonesia 108,446

3. USA 52,085 3. India 45,663

4. UAE 26,535 4. Vietnam 43,713
5. Singapore 26,101 5. Netherlands 15,283
495,647
400000 500000
363,452
350000
400000
300000
250000 300000
200000 204,932
200000
150000
108,446
100000 70,655 61,539 100000
52,085 45,663 43,713
50000 26,535 26,101 15,283
0 0
World Thailand Malaysia USA UAE Singapore World Thailand Indonesia India Vietnam Netherlands

080111: Desiccatedcoconuts.
2021 Global Imports 1,095,208 USD 2021 Global Exports 1,115,228 USD.

No. Country Value USD No. Country Value USD

1. USA 148,855 1. Philippines 397,020

2. Netherlands 89,194 2. Indonesia 234,673

3. Germany 72,759 3. Sri Lanka 115,928

4. Russian Federation 49,150 4. Netherlands 68,810
5. Viet Nam 47,888 12. India 58,804

1200000 10,95,208 1200000 11,15,228

1000000 1000000

800000 800000

600000 600000
397,020
400000 400000
234,673
200000 148,855 200000
89,194 72,759 115,928
49,150 47,888 68,810 58,804
0 0
World USA Netherlands Germany Russian Viet Nam World Philippines Indonesia Sri Lanka Netherlands India
Federation
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151319: Desiccated coconuts.
2021 Global Imports 2,082,386 USD. 2021 Global Exports 1,878,041 USD

No. Country Value USD No. Country Value USD

1. USA 564,159 1. Indonesia 538,944

2. China 275,864 2. Philippines 392,764
3. Germany 109,060 3. Netherlands 344,306
4. Sri Lanka 91,132 4. Malaysia 256,990
5. Korea Rep 91,084 6. India 43,713

2500000 2000000 18,78,041

20,82,386
2000000
1500000

1500000
1000000
1000000
538,944
564,159 500000 392,764
344,306
500000 275,864 256,990
109,060
91,132 91,084 43,713
0 World USA China Germany Sri Lanka Korea Rep
0 World Indonesia Philippines Netherlands Malaysia India

HS Codes of Coconut and its products

08011910 Coconut Fresh Excl. Desiccated and Endocarp

08011100 Coconut Desiccated

08011920 Coconut Fresh Excl. Desiccated and Endocarp

Other Coconuts excluding fresh and dried and

08011990
desiccated and endocarp

15131900 Coconut Copra: Refined oil and fractions.

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 Export performance of Coconut in the last four years: All India and Karnataka

2019-20 2020-21 2021-2022 Major Importing Exporting States

No HS Code Description Al KTK Al KTK Al KTK Countries

Coconut Fresh Excl. Kerala,TN,

1 08011910 Desiccated and 22.63 0.16 22.99 22.99 21.34 0.8 UAE, Iran, UK Maharashtra,
Endocarp Karnataka

UAE, Qatar, Saudi Karnataka, Kerala,

2 08011100 Coconut Desiccated 1.67 0.23 3.85 3.85 15.98 5.47 TN
Arabia

Coconut, Dried Excl. TN, Maharashtra

3 08011920 Desiccated and UAE, Afghanistan,
16.84 0.15 15.28 15.28 13.73 0.46 Gujarat (Karnataka 5)
Endocarp UK

Other Coconuts
excluding fresh and 6.89 Spain, USA, UK TN, Kerala,Karnataka
4 08011990 5.61 1.58 6.89 7.36 0.56
dried an desiccated
and endocarp

Coconut Copra: Kerala, TN and

5 UAE, Saudi Arabia,
15131900 Refined oil and 19.71 0.04 33.28 33.28 47.89 0.03 Puducherry
fractions. USA

60

50

40

30

20

10

0
Al KTK Al KTK Al KTK
2019-20 2019-20 2020-21 2020-21 2021-22 2021-22

08011910 08011100 08011920 08011990 15131900

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Export Analysis of Coconuts: 2021-22*
08011910: Coconut Fresh Excl. Desiccated and Endocarp

Rank State Value USD Mn Destination

All India 21.34 UAE, Iran, UK, Qatar (+27)

1. Kerala 9.33 UAE, Oman, UK (+15)

2. Tamil Nadu 6.87 UAE, Iran, UK, Bahrain (+12)

3. Maharashtra 2.90 UAE, Iran, Qatar (+16)

4. Karnataka 0.8 UAE, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Qatar.
Nepal
1%
25 Baharain 3% Kuwait 1%
21.34
Oman 4%
20 Qatar 4%
Exporting States UK 5%
Others 12%

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Iran 9%%
10 9.33
6.87

5 2.9 UAE 61%

0.8
0
All India Kerala TN Maharashtra Karnataka
Importing Countries

08011100: Coconut Desiccated

Rank State Value USD Mn Destination

All India 15.98 UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia (+74)

1. Karnataka 5.47 UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt (+22)

2. Kerala 4.33 UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman (+18)

3. Tamil Nadu 2.51 UAE, Oman, Nepal, Egypt (+26)

UAE 31%

20 Others 35%
15.98
15 Exporting States
Iraq 2% Qatar10%
10
Jordan 3%
5.47
5 4.33 Kuwait 3% Saudi Arabia%
2.51 Egypt 4%
Oman 6%
0
All India Karnataka Kerala Tamil Nadu Importing Countries

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 08011920: Coconut, Dried Excl. Desiccated and Endocarp
Rank State Value USD Mn Destination
All India 13.73 UAE, Afghanistan, UK (+49)

1. Tamil Nadu 10.65 UAE, Afghanistan, Malaysia (+9)

2. Maharashtra 1.05 UK, Malaysia, UAE (+29)

3. Gujarat 0.54 USA, UK, Canada (+18)

5. Karnataka 0.46 Hongkong, USA, Qatar

Others 6%
15 21.34 Exporting States
USA 2%
Hong Kong 5%
12 21.34
Iran 5% UAE 36%

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Malaysia 7%
6

UK 7%
3
1.05
0.54 21.34
0 Afganistan 32%
All India TN Maharashtra Gujarat Karnataka

Importing Countries

08011990: Other Coconuts excluding fresh & dried& desiccated& endocarp.

Rank State Value USD Mn Destination
All India 7.36 Spain, USA, UK, UAE (+52)

1. Tamil Nadu 3.53 Spain, Dominic, UK (+20)

2. Kerala 1.92 UK, USA, UAE, Canada (+15)

3. Karnataka 0.56 USA, UAE, Canada (+10)

8 7.36
7 Exporting States Others 23%
6 Spain 27%

5 Australia 2%
4 3.53
Netherlands 3%
3
1.92 USA 27%
2 Dominic 5%

1 0.56 Canada 5%

0 UAE 10%
All India Tamil Nadu Kerala Karnataka
UK 11%

Importing Countries
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Rank State Value USD Mn Destination
All India 47.89 UAE, Saudi Arabia, USA (+110)

1. Kerala 27.95 UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar (+47)

2. Tamil Nadu 17.48 UAE, USA, Vietnam (+58)

3. Maharashtra 0.89 Malaysia, Canada, USA (+46)

11. Karnataka 0.02 UAE, Nepal, USA (+13)

50 47.89
Exporting States Others 37%

UAE 27%
40

30 27.95

Saudi Arabia 11%

20 17.48
Qatar 5%
10 USA 8%
0.89 0.02 Vietnam 6%
0 Malaysia 6%
All India Kerala Tamil Maharashtra Karnataka
Nadu
Exporting States

SPS -TBT Standards for Coconut

Quality standard

There are no official marketing standards for fresh coconuts. But they still must comply with the same
basic standards as any other fresh fruit, which means they have to be:

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 Mature coconuts in the inner shells are normally expected to be:
brown, uniform and without excessive fibers
free from cracks, pests, or fungus
without sunken or wet moldy eyes.

Husked coconuts are susceptible to cracking and weight loss and have a reduced shelf life. It is
important for you to maintain coconuts fresh and prevent them from cracking by:

The main defects observed in coconuts are:

broken nuts because of poor sack handling

nuts wetted by the juice of other fruits, enhancing the growth of moulds
germination of eyes.

Source: Export of coconuts to European market:

https://www.cbi.eu/market-information/fresh-fruit-vegetables/coconut/market-entry

Indian standards for coconut products, the AGMARK specifications for different coconut products, the
Codex standard for aqueous coconut products, and the APCC standards for virgin coconut oil:
https://www.cabdirect.org/globalhealth/abstract/20143249540

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Processing technologies available

Value-added products: http://www.coconutboard.gov.in/CoconutProducts.aspx

Processing technologies (Coconut Board, Government of India) -

https://coconutboard.gov.in/TechnologyMission.aspx#ProcessingTechnology

Processing technologies (CFTRI, Mysore) -

Action plan
Development, growth and market outreach for coconut and its products falls under the Coconut
Development Board, Government of India. Visit their site for more information:
https://coconutboard.gov.in/index.aspx

Measures for Enhancing competitiveness for export of coconut is on theirpriority list and link to
their mission, goals and objectives is given here
https://coconutboard.gov.in/TechnologyMission.aspx#Goals

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Responsibility Matrix

Sl.no. Actions Responsibility

Research on best global varieties and Agricultural and Horticultural Universities,
1. hybridization Karnataka

Delegation of progressive farmers to Coconut Development Board, GOI and

2.
Thailand, Indonesia & Philippines Horticulture department, Karnataka

Farmer Sensitization program on Coconut Development Board, GOI and

3.
available opportunities for exports Horticulture department, Karnataka

Inviting Exporters/entrepreneurs to
4. Horticulture Department and
Investors meet for contract farming and
DIC Districts
processing industries
Farmer database and aggregation of the Horticulture department and
5.
produce of Karnataka related FPOs
Processing technology and Value Coconut Development Board, GOI and
6.
Addition Handholding. CFTRI, Mysore.

7. Export training, orientation and Market

VTPC Karnataka
Intelligence

Regulators and Service providers

No. Organization Service Contact

1st Floor, Beeja Bhavan, Bellary Rd,
1. APEDA RCMC, Market survey Hebbal, Bengaluru - 560024.
and assistance. E: [email protected]
17, Richmond Rd, Shanthala Nagar,
2. KAPPEC PMFME Scheme Richmond Town, Bengaluru - 560025.
E: [email protected]
6th floor, Kendriya Sadan, C & E Wing,
IEC, Customs and 17th main, Koramangala 2nd Block,
3. DGFT
ICEGATE Koramangala, Bengaluru - 560034
E: [email protected]

Hebbal-Boopasandra Road HA Farm

Phyto Sanitary
4. Plant Quarantine Post, Bengaluru - 560024.
certification (SPS)
E: [email protected]
KIAL Road, Devanahalli,
5. BIAL Cool Port Freight and Flight Bengaluru -560300
W: http://www.aisats.in
Director, Regional Office,
6. Coconut Board Freight and Flight Coconut Development Board, Hulimavu,
Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru – 560076
[email protected]

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