Coconut
All Varieties
01
Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO)
HS 1513.11
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Cold-pressed from fresh coconut milk without heat or chemicals. Unrefined, retaining natural aroma and lauric acid (50%+). Premium health food and cosmetics market. 24-month shelf life. Key spec: FFA ≤0.08%, moisture ≤0.1%.
HS 0801.12
02
Desiccated Coconut (DC)
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
White coconut flesh dried and milled to fine, medium, coarse, threads, and flakes. Used in bakery (lamingtons, macaroons), confectionery, and cereals. Low-fat DC (20–25% fat) growing in health food segment. Moisture ≤3% for safe transit.
03
HS 2106.90
Coconut Milk & Cream
Kerala, Tamil Nadu
Coconut milk (17–22% fat) for curries and cooking. Coconut cream (25–35% fat) for rich desserts and cocktails. Available in Tetra Pak, tin cans, and aseptic bulk. Also spray-dried coconut milk powder (full-fat 65% or light) for convenience food applications.
HS 0405.10
04
Coconut Water
Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka
Packaged tender coconut water — HPP (high-pressure processed) for premium shelf-stable format, or aseptic Tetra Pak. Sports and wellness beverage segment. Key market: USA, EU, Middle East. No added sugar variants in demand.