Temperatures are increasing in many parts of the country, along with this, the demand for cold and many health drinks. Its direct effect is also visible to the raw coconut prices. The prices of raw coconuts have increased a large tab, and it is sold for Rs 65 to 70 rupees. Experts have warned that by the end of the year, its price may cross 100 rupees. Coconut crop has been affected in Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu at this time. A reason for the increase in prices.
Reduction in delivery, increase prices
Coconuts have been supplied from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Mandya and Tumkuru in the Kastal Karnataka region. However, as demand in Maharashtra and New Delhi is increasing, the supply in coastal Karnataka has caused a certain decline. It has become difficult for traders to buy coconuts needed to meet the local demand.
One coconut is sold in the national capital Delhi for 100 rupees. On average, more than 3 lakh coconuts are provided from the southern states to Delhi and Mumbai to meet the growing demand. Meanwhile, the price of coconut has reached Rs 65-70 per kg. The price of Cobra has risen from Rs 750 to Rs 1,000 per kg. There is even needed coconut skins. These skins collect traders from villages. They are sold for Rs.30 per kg.
The same situation in Tamil Nadu and Kerala
In many states, there are a lot of differences in the price of raw coconut, coconut and skull. In New Delhi, raw coconuts are sold at Rs 90 to Rs 100 per kg. The price of coconut is Rs.80 per kg and the cost of Cobra is Rs.800 per kg. In Karnataka, raw coconut is available from Rs 45 to 65, coconut is Rs 75 per kg and Cobra is Rs 750 per kg. Similarly, in Tamil Nadu, the price of raw coconut is Rs.50 to Rs.55, coconut is Rs.60 per kg and Cobra is Rs.700 per kg. In Kerala, raw coconuts are Rs. 50 to Rs. At the same time, the price of coconut is Rs. 74 per kg. Cobra sells for Rs 750 per kg.
Why increase the price of coconut
According to the consultant of the coconut manufacturing system, coconut -based products such as ice cream and chocolate have become very popular in cities like coconut, Maharashtra and Bangalore. Because of this, there is a boom in the need for both raw coconut and coconut. In the last two years, the production of coconuts such as ice cream and chocolate has increased by 40 percent. At the same time, there is a normal decline in coconut yields. In addition, the demand for clean coconut oil is increasing, as prices are increasing further. Coconut prices have also risen due to hot heat.
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