Topic
coconut oil
Trade Trade Policy #coconut#trade
COMA Urges Kerala to Regulate Coconut Trade to Curb Illegal Transactions
The Cochin Oil Merchants’ Association (COMA) has called on the Kerala government to introduce a regulatory framework for the trade and movement of coconuts, copra and coconut oil, citing large-scale unrecorded and clandestine transactions. The association recommends a market cess, trader registration, electronic documentation for bulk transport and digital tracking of inter-state movement to curb tax evasion and safeguard the state's coconut economy.
Jul 8, 2026 1 source
Commodities Agricultural #coconut oil#copra
Coconut oil, copra prices slide sharply as arrivals improve, record highs fade
Coconut oil and copra prices have fallen sharply from record highs in July 2025 due to improved arrivals from a bumper harvest in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Slower export demand amid the West Asia crisis and consumer shifts to cheaper alternatives have added downward pressure.
Jun 25, 2026 1 source