Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Karnataka Ball Copra Prices Soar Amidst Production Decline
Imagine ball copra is a special kind of dried coconut, like a snack.
Its price in Karnataka has gone way up!
This is because not as much copra is being made.
The weather was unusual, with too much rain and heat, affecting the coconuts.
Making ball copra takes a long time, about a year.
Prices have already gone past ₹20,000 per quintal.
Since this isn't something people must buy, if the price gets too high, they might buy less.
Ball copra prices in Karnataka have reached record highs.
Prices rose by approximately 50% since early March.
Production of ball copra has decreased by 50-60%.
Erratic weather patterns impacted coconut production in the region.
Karnataka accounts for 72.8% of India's edible copra production.
- Who
- Consumers and producers of ball copra.
- What
- Ball copra prices have surged to record levels.
- When
- Prices have increased since early March and reached record levels in June 2025.
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Due to reduced production caused by erratic weather patterns.
Farmers
Consumers
Impact on production
Farmers
Farmers are facing production challenges due to weather and other issues.
Consumers
N/A
- Modal Price (Early March)
- ₹14,000-15,000 per quintal
- Modal Price (Early June)
- Above ₹20,000 per quintal
- Maximum Price (June 9)
- ₹22,356 per quintal
- Production Decline
- 50-60%
- Karnataka Share
- 72.8% of edible copra production