Archive · 18 Jun 2025
India's Coconut Product Exports Soar, Facing Chinese Competition
India is selling more coconut products to other countries, making more money than last year.
Activated carbon, a key product, is a big part of these sales.
But, the people who make this carbon are worried.
They say that China can sell it cheaper.
This is because the things they need to make it, like charcoal, have become expensive.
China can get their charcoal cheaper from other countries, letting them sell the final product cheaper.
India's coconut product exports grew 25% in FY25, reaching ₹4,349 crore.
Activated carbon led exports, earning ₹2,799 crore from 176,435 tonnes.
Indian activated carbon producers are concerned about competition from cheaper Chinese products.
Rising charcoal costs, the main raw material, have increased production costs.
China is sourcing coconut shells and charcoal from other Southeast Asian countries.
- Who
- Indian activated carbon producers and Chinese manufacturers.
- What
- India's coconut product exports increased, led by activated carbon.
- When
- FY25.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Due to increasing competition from cheaper Chinese products.
Indian Activated Carbon Producers
Chinese Manufacturers
Competition and Raw Material Costs
Indian Activated Carbon Producers
Facing higher production costs due to charcoal price increases and climate change affecting the coconut production.
Chinese Manufacturers
Benefiting from cheaper raw materials and being able to offer lower prices.
- Export Revenue FY25
- ₹4,349 crore
- Activated Carbon Revenue
- ₹2,799 crore
- Activated Carbon Shipment (FY25)
- 176,435 tonnes
- Charcoal Price Increase
- ₹40,000 to ₹85,000 per tonne
- Chinese Activated Carbon Price
- $2,500-$2,700 per tonne
- Indian Activated Carbon Price
- $3,600-$3,700 per tonne