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Coconut
Coconut is a highly popular and culturally significant crop in India. The country is recognized as one of the world leaders in coconut production, with an annual output of approximately 21,500 million tons.
India’s coconut export industry is substantial and continuously growing, driven by rising global demand for coconuts and coconut-based products. Major coconut-producing and exporting states include Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Coconut Varieties We Export from India
India is a major exporter of coconuts, supplying a diverse range of varieties to global markets. Coconut exporters in India export several high-quality coconut cultivars that cater to different climatic conditions and commercial needs. Here are some of the prominent coconut varieties exported from India:
West Coast Tall — Also known as the common or ordinary tall variety, West Coast Tall is highly recommended for large-scale cultivation. It produces high-quality coconut water suitable for direct consumption and fermentation. This variety is also valued for its use in soap manufacturing.
East Coast Tall — East Coast Tall coconuts take 6 to 8 years to mature and produce slightly smaller nuts compared to West Coast Tall. This variety thrives along India’s eastern coastal regions including Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, and Pondicherry, and is ideal for large-scale production.
Chandrakalpa (Lakshadweep Ordinary – LCT) — Chandrakalpa grows well in varied soil types and tolerates moisture stress. It is primarily cultivated in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.
Philippines Ordinary (Kerachandra) — This variety adapts well to all soil types, bearing fruit in approximately 5 years. The yield per palm is around 110 nuts annually, with an oil content of about 66%.
VPM-3 (Andaman Ordinary) — Known for its drought tolerance, VPM-3 is suitable for both rainfed and irrigated conditions. It has a high copra yield with 70% oil content and is cultivated in Orissa, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andaman Islands, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar.
Aliyar Nagar — Aliyar Nagar flowers one year earlier than VPM-3 and other tall varieties. It is moderately resistant to major pests and produces about 126 nuts per palm per year, with an oil content of 66.5%.
Tiptur Tall — A popular cultivar from Karnataka, Tiptur Tall takes 6 to 7 years to mature. It yields around 86 nuts per palm annually, with approximately 68% oil content.
Kera Sagara (Seychelles) — This Kerala cultivar has about 68% oil content, yielding 99 nuts per palm per year, and takes around 6 to 7 years to bear fruit.
Benavali Green Round (Pratap) — Released by CPCRI in 1985, this variety yields approximately 110 nuts annually.
Philippines Tall (Chandrathara) — Also released in 1985, this cultivar produces around 110 nuts per year.
Assam Tall (Kamaroopa) — With a copra weight of approximately 189 grams, Assam Tall yields about 110 nuts annually.
Kalpadhenu — Cultivated in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Kalpadhenu produces roughly 22,794 nuts per hectare.
Kalpa Pratiba — Found mostly in Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu, Kalpa Pratiba yields about 23,275 nuts per hectare.
Kalpa Mitra — Widely grown in Kerala and West Bengal, this variety produces around 80 nuts per year and flowers after about 58 months.
Kerakeralam — A Kerala cultivar with approximately 68% oil content, Kerakeralam bears fruit in 6 to 7 years and yields about 99 nuts per palm annually.
