COCONUT SHORTAGE
Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi drive coconut prices to new highs
Across South India, coconut prices have surged from Rs 15-25 to Rs 80-100 due to pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions, climate change impacts, and pest infestations. Neglect of plantations and reduced yields have exacerbated the shortage, impacting copra, oil, and fresh nut availability. Despite being the largest producer, India faces a global crisis affecting prices and supply.
Coconuts from India have fuelled a centuries-old trade
Coconuts from India have played a central role in global trade for centuries, travelling alongside spices on ships bound for Europe. Once seen as an exotic but affordable luxury, coconuts were valued not only for their edible parts but also for their shells, which were fashioned into cups and decorative objects. Historical records show Portuguese traders exporting millions of coconuts from Goa, though disputes over local production versus imports often left small farmers at a disadvantage.
Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking output
Coconut oil prices in Asia are increasing. India is the top consumer. Prices have tripled in two years. Supply shortages and high demand are the reasons. Unfavorable weather and pests have disrupted production. Consumers are switching to cheaper alternatives. The International Coconut Community expects prices to remain high. Demand for coconut water is also impacting supply. Farmers are expanding planting.
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Founder reveals how Indonesia, Philippines' policies sparked Kerala gangs, a coconut oil crisis & chutney woes in India
Coconut oil prices in India have surged, reaching Rs 500 per litre in 2025. This makes it the costliest edible oil, despite India's high coconut production. El Niño's impact on major producers like Indonesia and Philippines disrupted supply. Policy changes in these countries further fueled the price hike.
Kerala's culinary identity in crisis as major coconut crunch throws cooking out of gear
When thieves start forming organised gangs to steal coconuts from trees, you know something has gone wrong with the commodity market. In Kerala, a coconut that once cost Rs 25 now commands Rs 77— an over 200% price jump that has turned the state’s most essential ingredient into an object of desire, desperation and even crime.
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Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortage
This shortage impacts consumers and businesses, particularly in Asia, where coconut is a staple ingredient. Alternatives are being suggested, but many argue that they cannot replicate the unique flavor of fresh coconut.
Rs 2000 crore coconut products industry suffer heavy loss
The manufacturers of the main products such as tender coconut water, coconut oil and desiccated coconut powder are suffering huge loss with the factories closed for over a month. They have obtained permission to start production. But with few workers available and the restriction on vehicle mobility, they have not resumed operations.
Heavy rains in Kerala to increase coconut yield
Tender coconuts have become cheaper by Rs 10 per kg from last summer, at Rs 18 a kg, said T Sathish, managing director of Agricoles Naturel Foods, which sells packaged tender coconut water.
Coconut falls on hard times in Goa
Attacks by pests, and farmer's disinclination to cultivate coconuts, has caused coconut prices to surge in Goa, putting the nut beyond the means of the common man.
Blame it on nut shortage, pure coconut oil makes way for blended
Second quarter results of Marico showed a marginal increase in consolidated net profit.
Pay more for banana chips this Onam
Banana chips are likely to be costlier this Onam season as the price of coconut oil has risen over 70%.
Tender Coconuts Yet to Find Right Slot on GST Slab
GST Council has put tender coconut water in the no-duty slot.
Coconut product exports see 50% surge
Desiccated coconut export increased four times over at Rs 112 crore while copra exports rose three times over at Rs 94 crore.
Export of coconut and coconut products touch a peak of Rs 1450 crore
Desiccated coconut exports went up 63 per cent, the increase was 23 per cent in the case of coconut oil over the previous year.
Coconut industry opting dwarf palms due to shortage of climbers & rising demand for packaged water
The rising popularity of tender coconut water as a health drink has in the last couple of years pushed demand for dwarf palms in the southern states.
Activated carbon export slumps by 8% as coconut production falls
However, exports of coconut and allied products have registered an increase in the last fiscal year as total exports jumped by 13.5%.
Coconut production in the country drops 10%
The CDB survey on production registered a decline in production in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and Karnataka while the Tamil Nadu, Odisha, West Bengal and Maharashtra recorded an increase.
Blend of coconut, sunflower oil set to hit the market
The branded coconut oil manufacturers have introduced a new blend of coconut oil and sunflower oil to tackle the menace of increasing incidence of adulteration.
Coconut prices may firm up on forecast shortage in production
A survey by Coconut Development Board in key producing states has indicated a shortage in the next season, which could reflect on the prices.
Rising coconut prices add to pain of ayurveda industry
The local population in Kerala and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, who use coconut oil for cooking, are increasingly shifting to other cheaper ones like palm oil and sunflower oil.
Farmers bet on dwarf coconut seedlings in the country
Dwarf palms grow to an average height of 30 to 35 feet and start bearing fruit after three years. Tall palms grow to 80 feet or more.
Cos plan cooperative coconut farming on lines of Amul
Farmers pool resources to look after plantations, buy inputs through bargains & combat labour shortage by using machines to pluck coconuts and plant dwarf trees.
Why India should corporatise Kerala's coconut
Kerala, and India, hasn't really cracked the full potential of this hard nut. But as the world wakes up to this rehydrating, natural, energiser, that could well change. It must.
High demand to keep coconut oil at a high
Coconut production slipped in the country this season with a low output in the main producing region of Kerala.
Lanka bans felling of coconut trees
Sri Lanka announced a total ban on felling of coconut trees as the country was gripped by a severe shortage of the commodity which is a dietary staple.
Labour shortage cripples plantation sector
Shortage of labour is now threatening to paralyse the plantation of south.
New products from coconut wood
With a lot of diseased coconut palms likely to be removed under a re-plantation programme submitted by Coconut Development Board, efforts are on for making value added products from coconut wood in Kerala.
Rising coconut oil cheers farmers, worries traders
Spiralling coconut oil price is spreading cheer among coconut farmers, while the traders are a worried lot as there is no sign of a let-up in price rise.
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