• One of the leading producers of coconuts in the world producing 13 billion nuts per annum.
• Coconut area distributed in 18 states and three Union Territories under different agro-climatic conditions.
• 3000 years' tradition in coconut cultivation.
• Premier coir manufacturing country in the world.
• Producer of best grade milling copra in the world yielding high grade coconut oil known for its aroma and flavour.
• Hundreds of reputed and established private firms in manufacturing and marketing of various coconut products including branded coconut oil in small packs.
• Wide range of coconut products both edible and non-edible available for export.
• Technical know-how and trained manpower for the manufacture of various coconut based products.
• Availability of research support by reputed research organizations such as CSIR, ICAR and DRDO.

Copra

Two types of copra namely milling and edible are made in India. Milling copra is used to extract oil while edible grade of copra is consumed as a dry fruit and used for religious purposes. Milling copra is generally manufactured by adopting sun drying and artificial means. Substantial quantity of milling copra is manufactured using modern hot air driers resulting in the availability of superior quality copra which is required for the manufacture of best grade coconut oil. Milling copra is available in different grades. Edible copra is made in the form of balls and cups. Different grades of edible copra are available in the market according to the size, colour etc.