Indian Coconut Exporter — Fresh, Mature & Tender from Kerala

The category

Why Indian coconuts for export

India is the world's largest producer of coconut, with Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka producing over 14 billion nuts annually. Indian coconuts have a distinct flavour profile — sweeter water in tender nuts, thicker kernel in mature, and a recognisable shell quality that processors trust.

Three grades drive the Indian coconut export market: tender (drinking) for beverage and food-service buyers in the Gulf and Southeast Asia; mature dehusked for kernel processors and retail; and semi-husked for buyers who prefer presentation and longer shelf life.

ZoeM sources from cooperative farming networks across Pollachi (Tamil Nadu) and Palakkad (Kerala), with direct access to packhouses that handle dehusking, grading, polishing and palletisation. All shipments are NABL-tested for moisture, kernel weight, and acceptable husk percentage.

Variety guide

Compare varieties & grades

We supply the variety and grade most appropriate to your target market and end use. Below is a side-by-side comparison.

Volume choice

Mature Dehusked

Fully mature coconut with husk removed. Ideal for kernel extraction, copra makers, and retail buyers needing standard format.

Weight 450–700 g per nut
Kernel content 300–450 g
Shape Round to oval, polished shell
Shelf life 60–90 days dry storage
Best for Kernel processors, retail wholesale
Top markets UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran

Beverage choice

Tender (Drinking)

Young green coconut with maximum water content. Trimmed and shrink-wrapped for export.

Weight 1.5–2.5 kg per nut
Water content 250–400 ml per nut
Shelf life 21–30 days refrigerated
Best for Food service, beverage brands, specialty grocers
Top markets UAE, Singapore, USA, Australia

Presentation choice

Semi-Husked

Partial husk retained for visual appeal and extended shelf life. Used for traditional markets and rituals.

Weight 700–1,000 g per nut
Husk thickness 0.5–1 cm retained
Shelf life 90–120 days dry storage
Best for Traditional markets, religious supply, premium retail

Origin

Where ZoeM sources from

Primary regions: Kerala · Tamil Nadu. Full sourcing footprint: Kerala (Pollachi, Palakkad), Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore, Tiruppur, Pollachi), Karnataka.

Season: Continuous year-round harvest from southern Indian coastal belt.

We work with farmer producer organisations (FPOs), cooperatives and direct grower networks in each region. Pre-shipment grading and quality control happens at FSSAI-licensed packhouses and processing facilities close to the source farms, minimising post-harvest delay.

Specifications

Trade specifications

Standard export specifications. Custom grading available on confirmed orders.

HS Code	08011200 (Fresh Coconut, in Inner Shell)
Botanical Name	Cocos nucifera L.
Origin States	Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh
Grades Available	Mature dehusked, Tender (drinking), Semi-husked
Moisture (mature)	6–8% in kernel
Packaging (mature)	Mesh bags 25kg / 50kg, or loose in pallet bins
Packaging (tender)	Individually shrink-wrapped, foam padded, cartons of 9 nuts
Container loading	Approx. 22–25 MT per 40' RFC HC mature; 18–20 MT tender (chilled)
Reefer temperature	0–4°C tender; ambient (dry) for mature
Shelf life	60–120 days mature dry; 21–30 days tender chilled
Shipping ports	Cochin, Tuticorin, Chennai

Quality assurance

Certifications & quality control

Every shipment is certified, lab-tested, and traceable to its source. This is non-negotiable for our buyers and forms the spine of our supplier relationships.

APEDAAgricultural & Processed Food Export Authority — Government of India

FSSAIFood Safety & Standards Authority of India license

GAPGood Agricultural Practices — farm-level certification

MSME / UdyamIndian Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

IECImporter-Exporter Code — DGFT

NABL Lab TestingPre-shipment testing at NABL-accredited Indian labs

Pre-shipment lab testing — every shipment ships with a NABL-accredited lab report covering relevant quality and safety parameters for the product type (moisture, residues, microbiological, density, colour, etc.). The report travels with the shipment documentation.

Phytosanitary & fumigation — we arrange Indian Plant Quarantine Department phytosanitary certificates and any required pre-shipment fumigation per the importing country’s regulations.

Traceability — we record source farm, packhouse, processing date and container number for every shipment.

Buyer questions

Frequently asked questions

What coconut grades do you export?

Three grades: mature dehusked (for kernel/processing), tender (drinking, refrigerated), and semi-husked (presentation, longer shelf life). Each grade ships in its own configuration; quote provided per RFQ.

What is the difference between tender and mature coconut?

Tender coconuts are young green nuts harvested for water/jelly content — high water (250–400 ml), thin kernel. Mature coconuts are fully ripened with thick kernel for copra, milk and oil processing.

Do tender coconuts need refrigeration?

Yes. Tender coconuts ship in refrigerated containers at 0–4°C. Without refrigeration shelf life drops from 21–30 days to under a week.

Can you supply year-round?

Yes, year-round. Indian coconut production is continuous; we can guarantee monthly supply contracts.

How many coconuts fit in a 40' container?

A 40' RFC holds approximately 22–25 MT of mature coconuts (~45,000–55,000 nuts depending on size), or 18–20 MT of tender coconuts shrink-wrapped (~12,000–15,000 nuts).

What certifications do you have?

APEDA registered, FSSAI licensed, MSME registered. Our packhouses are inspected for hygiene and packaging quality.

What payment terms?

Standard 30% T/T advance + 70% against B/L. LC at sight accepted from first-class banks.

Do you supply coconut products beyond fresh nuts?

We focus on fresh nut exports. For coconut oil, milk, water, or desiccated coconut, we can refer trusted processing partners in Kerala.

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