Lok Sabha Question No. 1261 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-12-03
Subject: Export of Coconut and Coir Products
Ministry: COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY
Asked by: Shri G M Harish Balayogi

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY (DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE)

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1261 ANSWERED ON 03/12/2024

## EXPORT OF COCONUT AND COIR PRODUCTS

## 1261.  SHRI G M HARISH BALAYOGI:

Will the Minister of COMMERCE & INDUSTRY ( वाणिज्य एवं उद्योग मं त्री ) be pleased to state:

- (a) the details and quantum of different coconut and coir products exported along with their valuation  during  the  last  five  years,  year/State/UT  and  district-wise  in  Andhra  Pradesh, especially in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Konaseema district;
- (b) the details of the countries to which coconut and coir products are exported, country-wise;
- (c) whether  there  has  been  any  disruption  in  supply  chain  of  coconut  and  coir  products domestically and internationally, if so, details thereof;
- (d) the details of the steps to enhance the export of coconut and coir products;
- (e) the details of the funds released and utilized for the enhancement of export of coconut and coir products during the last five years, year/State/UT-wise, especially in Andhra Pradesh; and
- (f) the details of the steps taken by the Government for marketing/promoting coconut and coir products internationally?

## ANSWER

## वाणिज्य और उद्योग मंत्रालय में राज्य मंत्री (श्री णिणिन प्रसाद)

## THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) The  Government  maintains  validated  record  of  total  Agricultural  exports  from  India. State wise export figures are not validated as the data is received based on the reporting of the State  of  origin  code  by  the  exporters  in  the  shipping  bills.  The  details  of  coconut  and  coir products exported during the last five  years are annexed as Annexure I. Further, product wise details of exports of coconut and coir products can be seen at https://www.commerce.gov.in/trade-statistics/

- (b) The country wise details to which coconut and coir products are exported are annexed as Annexure - II.

(c) The Government has not come across any disruption in supply chain of coconut and coir products domestically and internationally in the last few years.

(d) to (f) The  Coconut  Development  Board  (a  statutory  body  under  the  Ministry  of Agriculture  and  Farmers  Welfare)  undertakes  various  activities  to  enhance  coconut  product exports, including issuing RCMC certificates, facilitating participation in trade fairs, organizing seminars, providing market intelligence, assisting with quality certification and brand building and recognizing top  exporters.  The  Board  also  collaborates  with  institutions  and  embassies  to explore export potential and promotes market linkages.

The  Coir  Board  (a  statutory  body  under  the  Ministry  of  Micro,  Small  &  Medium Enterprises) assists MSMEs under Coir Vikas Yojana to boost coir product exports. It organizes and  participates  in  international  trade  fairs,  provides  financial  aid  for  overseas  events  and conducts  Management  Development  Programs  and  workshops  on  export-related  matters  to enhance competitiveness, foster partnerships, market linkages and expand global market reach.

For the enhancement of export of coconut and coir products, the Coconut Development Board  and  the  coir  board  have incurred an amount of Rs.  3.39 crores  and  Rs.  6.68  crores respectively during the past 5 years from 2019-20 to 2023-24.

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Coconut Products

Coir Products

| Year    |   Value (Rs. In Lakhs) | Year    |   Value (Rs. In Lakhs) |
|---------|------------------------|---------|------------------------|
| 2019-20 |       176217           | 2019-20 |       241597           |
| 2020-21 |       229482           | 2020-21 |       352655           |
| 2021-22 |       323683           | 2021-22 |       424034           |
| 2022-23 |       355423           | 2022-23 |       289454           |
| 2023-24 |       346944           | 2023-24 |       298200           |
| Total   |            1.43175e+06 | Total   |            1.60594e+06 |

Source: Coconut Development Board                             Source: Coir Board

Annexure referred to in reply to Part (b) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1261 for answer on 03.12.2024 .

Export of Coconut products to top 15 countries during 2023-24

| S. No.   | Country         |   Value (Rs. In lakhs) |
|----------|-----------------|------------------------|
| 1.       | U S A           |               65123.4  |
| 2.       | U ARAB EMTS     |               40309.2  |
| 3.       | SRI LANKA DSR   |               20025.7  |
| 4.       | BELGIUM         |               11539.1  |
| 5.       | GERMANY         |               11536.5  |
| 6.       | RUSSIA          |               11112.3  |
| 7.       | U K             |               10089.5  |
| 8.       | NETHERLAND      |                9877.33 |
| 9.       | JAPAN           |                9366.26 |
| 10.      | TURKEY          |                8973.01 |
| 11.      | CANADA          |                7545.47 |
| 12.      | SAUDI ARAB      |                7497.58 |
| 13.      | ITALY           |                6878.36 |
| 14.      | CHINA P RP      |                6864.31 |
| 15.      | NEPAL           |                6664.94 |
|          | OTHER COUNTRIES |              113541    |
|          | TOTAL           |              346944    |

Source: Coconut Development Board

Export of coir products to top 15 countries during 2023-24

| Sl. No   | Country         |   Value (Rs. in Lakhs) |
|----------|-----------------|------------------------|
| 1        | CHINA P RP      |               79407    |
| 2        | U S A           |               63658.1  |
| 3        | NETHERLAND      |               22088.3  |
| 4        | SPAIN           |               14950.9  |
| 5        | KOREA RP        |               14221.7  |
| 6        | U K             |               13092.7  |
| 7        | AUSTRALIA       |                9929.17 |
| 8        | FRANCE          |                5976.51 |
| 9        | ITALY           |                5747.17 |
| 10       | GERMANY         |                5703.75 |
| 11       | U ARAB EMTS     |                5402.12 |
| 12       | CANADA          |                5206.06 |
| 13       | PERU            |                5152.29 |
| 14       | MOROCCO         |                3571.59 |
| 15       | MEXICO          |                3122.62 |
|          | OTHER COUNTRIES |               40970.4  |
|          | TOTAL           |              298200    |

Source: Coir Board

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