Archive · 10 Sep 2026
CAMPCO Warns Imported Arecanut Threatens Domestic Growers and Markets
CAMPCO is a cooperative that buys and sells arecanut and makes chocolate products.
It is worried that imported arecanut is entering the local market.
CAMPCO says some imported nuts may be mixed with local nuts or falsely sold as domestic produce.
The cooperative believes this can make prices fall and make the market harder to track.
It has asked government leaders to monitor imports and enforce the rules.
CAMPCO also objected to a mandi tax in Uttar Pradesh because it raises the cost of trading between states.
Despite these concerns, CAMPCO reported strong business results for 2025-26.
It plans to continue research, expand renewable energy and host an international arecanut conference in 2027.
CAMPCO urged stronger import monitoring and enforcement to prevent imported arecanut from being misclassified or sold as domestic produce.
The cooperative raised concerns with Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman and the Uttar Pradesh chief minister over imports and mandi tax.
CAMPCO reported 2025-26 turnover of ₹3,735 crore and profit before tax of ₹49.62 crore, recommending a 14% dividend.
It procured 58,742.76 metric tonnes of arecanut worth ₹2,924.32 crore and sold 59,088.64 metric tonnes worth ₹2,985.19 crore.
CAMPCO highlighted renewable-energy projects, chocolate sales and plans for an International Arecanut Conference in Mangaluru in January 2027.
- Who
- The Central Arecanut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited (CAMPCO), led by president S. R. Sathischandra.
- What
- CAMPCO raised concerns about imported arecanut entering the domestic market and reported its 2025-26 business performance.
- When
- The concerns were reported on Thursday; the performance relates to 2025-26, and the conference is scheduled for January 16-17, 2027.
- Where
- The issue affects the domestic market, while related meetings were held in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh; CAMPCO operates projects in Karnataka and Kerala.
- Why
- CAMPCO says imported arecanut may be mixed with domestic produce, harming traceability, market transparency, price discovery and domestic prices.
- 2025-26 turnover
- ₹3,735 crore
- Profit before tax
- ₹49.62 crore
- Recommended dividend
- 14%
- Arecanut procured
- 58,742.76 metric tonnes valued at ₹2,924.32 crore
- Arecanut sold
- 59,088.64 metric tonnes valued at ₹2,985.19 crore
- Chocolate and cocoa sales
- ₹488.65 crore, including exports
- Upcoming conference
- International Arecanut Conference, January 16-17, 2027, at Hotel Ocean Pearl, Mangaluru