Coconut Price Today in India - नारियल का आज का भाव

The current wholesale (modal) price of Coconut (नारियल) in India is ₹5,500 per quintal, unchanged from yesterday. Prices today range from a minimum of ₹3,000 to a maximum of ₹6,900 per quintal depending on the mandi, grade and quality of produce. The state-wise Coconut rate table above is updated daily, and the LIVE arrivals section shows real Agmarknet transactions where available.

Coconut is grown mainly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha. It is a fruit crop with a Year-round perennial (peak: Nov-Jan) season - Year-round perennial (peak: Nov-Jan).

India is the world's third-largest coconut producer and Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka together account for 90% of production. Coconut is a 'kalpavriksha' (wish-fulfilling tree) because every part is commercially traded: water, oil, shell, husk, toddy, coir fibre - making it India's most versatile plantation crop with 10-15 different revenue streams per tree.

Is There an MSP for Coconut?

Coconut does not have a Minimum Support Price - its price is fully market-driven by supply and demand. This makes coconut prices more volatile than MSP crops, so timing your sale and comparing mandis matters even more. Watch the trend and sell when arrivals are lower and demand is higher.

Why Coconut Prices Change

  • Seasonal arrivals: Prices fall when fresh harvest floods the mandi (peak arrival) and recover in the off-season. Knowing the coconut harvest window helps you time sales.
  • Weather: Drought, floods, frost or unseasonal rain damage the crop and cut supply, pushing prices up; a bumper harvest pushes them down.
  • Government policy: export bans/permissions, buffer-stock release and import duty all move prices.
  • Demand: Festivals, processing-industry demand and export orders raise prices.
  • Grade & quality: Clean, dry, well-graded produce always fetches a premium over mixed lots.

How to Get the Best Price for Your Coconut

💡 Top tip: Register on eNAM (National Agriculture Market) to sell your coconut directly to buyers across India - farmers typically get 10-15% better prices than the local mandi.
  1. Compare mandis: Check the state-wise rates above and visit 2-3 nearby mandis before selling - same-day rates can differ ₹100-500/quintal.
  2. Grade and clean your coconut - graded produce fetches 15-20% higher bids.
  3. Time the market: Avoid selling at peak-arrival when prices bottom out. For perishables, use a nearby cold storage to hold for a few weeks.
  4. Track the trend on this page daily and sell on a rising market.

Popular Coconut Varieties in India

  • West Coast Tall (most planted)
  • East Coast Tall (Tamil Nadu)
  • Chowghat Orange Dwarf (COD - hybrid parent)
  • D×T Hybrid VHC-1 (TNAU early bearing)
  • Laccadive Micro (Lakshadweep local)

Coconut Uses & End Markets

  • Coconut oil (hair and cooking oil)
  • Copra for edible oil extraction
  • Coconut water (packaged beverage industry)
  • Coir fibre for rope, mat and geotextile
  • Coconut shell charcoal and activated carbon

Grow Better Coconut - Inputs & Guidance

Higher quality means a higher price. For the best coconut crop: choose a high-yield certified seed variety, base fertilizer on a soil health card, follow the right pest-control schedule, and irrigate efficiently with a subsidised drip system. See the crop calendar for the ideal sowing window.